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

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-6377

DREYFUS MUNICIPAL FUNDS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

c/o The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Michael A. Rosenberg, Esq.
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 922-6000

Date of fiscal year end: 8/31
Date of reporting period: 2/28/10



FORM N-CSR

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.



Dreyfus
AMT-Free Municipal
Bond Fund

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2010




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




 

Contents

 

THE FUND

2     

A Letter from the Chairman and CEO

3     

Discussion of Fund Performance

6     

Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses

6     

Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds

7     

Statement of Investments

35     

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

36     

Statement of Operations

37     

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

39     

Financial Highlights

44     

Notes to Financial Statements

57     

Information About the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Management Agreement

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Back Cover



Dreyfus
AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund

The Fund


A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.

Municipal markets began the reporting period in the midst of a broad-based rebound in security prices, supported in part by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.The Act has had a noticeable impact on the municipal bond market, helping to provide credit stability and aiding supply-and-demand dynamics. And as improving municipal bond market conditions and investor sentiment prevailed, high-yield securities profited the most during the recent fixed income market rally as investors sought higher yields to a greater extent than the price stability that higher-quality issuers offered.

We recently have seen yield differences along the municipal bond market’s maturity range widen, which may be an indication of investors’ anticipation of the next phase of the economic cycle.As for the municipal bond market outlook, we believe investors may choose to consider a more selective approach as select state and local municipalities plan for projected budget shortfalls. As always, your financial advisor can help you identify potential opportunities and recommend appropriate ways for you to align them with your current tax-managed needs, future goals and attitude toward risk.

For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as market perspectives, we have provided a Discussion of Fund Performance.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.


Jonathan R. Baum
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Dreyfus Corporation
March 15, 2010

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

For the period of September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, as provided by James Welch and Steven Harvey, Portfolio Managers

Fund and Market Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2010, Dreyfus AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund’s Class A shares produced a total return of 4.52%, Class B shares returned 4.19%, Class C shares returned 4.14%, Class I shares returned 4.66% and Class Z shares returned 4.57%.1 In comparison, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of 4.13%.2

Municipal bonds generally rallied over the reporting period amid robust demand for a limited supply of securities. The fund’s returns were higher than its benchmark and roughly in line with its Lipper category average, primarily due to strong security selections among revenue-backed bonds.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax, as is to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital.

To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax.The fund also seeks to provide income exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.

The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in municipal bonds with an A or higher credit rating, or the unrated equivalent as determined by Dreyfus.The fund may invest the remaining 35% of its assets in municipal bonds with a credit rating lower than A, including municipal bonds rated below investment grade (“high yield” or “junk” bonds), or the unrated equivalent as determined by Dreyfus.

The fund’s portfolio managers focus on identifying undervalued sectors and securities and minimize the use of interest rate forecasting. The portfolio managers select municipal bonds for the fund’s portfolio by:

  • Using fundamental credit analysis to estimate the relative value and attractiveness of various sectors and securities and to exploit pricing inefficiencies in the municipal bond market; and

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

  • Actively trading among various sectors, such as pre-refunded, gen- eral obligation, and revenue, based on their apparent relative val- ues.The fund seeks to invest in several of these sectors.

Municipal Bonds Rebounded with U.S. Economy

The reporting period began in the wake of the most severe recession since the 1930s, in which plunging housing markets, rising unemployment and declining consumer confidence took a steep toll. Although the U.S. economy returned to growth during the third quarter of 2009, the pace of economic improvement proved to be slower than historical averages.

As has been the case since early 2009, the municipal bond rally during the reporting period was fueled by changing investor sentiment as government and monetary authorities’ aggressive remedial measures gained traction. In addition, the market was supported by favorable supply-and-demand dynamics. Issuance of new tax-exempt bonds moderated significantly due to the federally subsidized Build America Bonds program, which shifted a substantial portion of new issuance to the taxable bond market. Meanwhile, demand for tax-exempt securities intensified as investors sought alternatives to low yielding money market funds.

Despite evidence of economic improvement nationally, most states continued to struggle with budget shortfalls as tax revenues declined while demand for services intensified. In light of the sub-par economic recovery, the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) left short-term interest rates unchanged throughout the reporting period in a historically low range between 0% and 0.25%.

In this environment, yields of longer-term municipal bonds continued to trend downward.Performance was particularly strong among lower-rated municipal bonds that had been punished severely during the downturn.

Security Selection Strategy Bolstered Fund Returns

The fund benefited over the reporting period from its holdings of bonds backed by revenues from airports, highways, water facilities and sewer facilities. Conversely, we maintained underweighted exposure to general obligation bonds issued by state governments.To a lesser extent, we also found opportunities meeting our investment criteria among corporate-backed municipal bonds, including those issued on behalf of

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airlines, industrial development projects and the states’ settlements of litigation with U.S. tobacco companies.

As valuations of lower-rated bonds expanded, we gradually upgraded the fund’s overall credit quality, reducing its holdings of BBB-rated bonds in favor of bonds rated A or better. Given steep yield differences along the market’s maturity spectrum, the fund benefited from its focus on securities in the 25-year range, which gained value as they moved closer to final maturity.

Supply-and-Demand Factors May Remain Favorable

Although municipal bonds appeared to be fairly valued as of the reporting period’s end, we remain optimistic regarding their long-term prospects. Demand seems likely to remain robust as investors grow increasingly concerned regarding potential increases in state and federal income taxes. In addition, the Build America Bonds program may be extended beyond its current expiration date at the end of this year, which could keep the supply of new tax-exempt bonds relatively low.Of course, we are prepared to adjust our strategies as market conditions change.

March 15, 2010

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid and does not take into
  consideration the maximum initial sales charge in the case of Class A shares or the applicable
  contingent deferred sales charges imposed on redemptions in the case of Class B and Class C
  shares. Had these charges been reflected, returns would have been lower. Each share class is subject
  to a different sales charge and distribution expense structure and will achieve different returns.
  Neither Class Z nor Class I shares are subject to any initial or deferred sales charge. Past
  performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate
  such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income
  may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. Return figures
  provided reflect the absorption of certain fund expenses by The Dreyfus Corporation pursuant to
  an undertaking in effect, until such time as it gives shareholders at least 90 days’ prior notice, and
  at least until January 1, 2010 for Class A, B, C, I, and Z shares. Had these expenses not been
  absorbed, the fund’s returns would have been lower.The Dreyfus Corporation has contractually
  agreed to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the expenses of the fund so that total annual
  fund operating expenses of none of the classes (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder services fees
  for Class A, B,C, I and Z shares, taxes, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest
  expenses, and commitment fees on borrowings) exceed 0.45%. Dreyfus may terminate this
  agreement upon at least 90 days’ prior notice to investors but has committed not to do so until at
  least January 1, 2011.
2 SOURCE: LIPPER INC. — Reflects reinvestment of dividends and, where applicable, capital
  gain distributions.The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged
  total return performance benchmark for the long-term, investment-grade, tax-exempt bond market.
  Index returns do not reflect fees and expenses associated with operating a mutual fund.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund from September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended February 28, 2010

  Class A Class B Class C Class I Class Z
Expenses paid per $1,000 $ 3.50 $ 6.02 $ 7.29 $ 2.23 $ 2.28
Ending value (after expenses) $1,045.20 $1,041.90 $1,041.40 $1,046.60 $1,045.70

COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 28, 2010

  Class A Class B Class C Class I Class Z
Expenses paid per $1,000 $ 3.46 $ 5.96 $ 7.20 $ 2.21 $ 2.26
Ending value (after expenses) $1,021.37 $1,018.89 $1,017.65 $1,022.61 $1,022.56

† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .69% for Class A, 1.19% for Class B, 1.44% for
Class C, .44% for Class I and .45% for Class Z, multiplied by the average account value over the period,
multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments—99.5% Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Alabama—1.2%        
Alabama State Board of Education,        
Revenue (Calhoun Community        
College) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 5/1/25 5,155,000 5,327,950
Jefferson County Public Building        
Authority, LR Warrants        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.13 4/1/17 2,380,000 1,496,877
Alaska—1.9%        
Alaska Housing Finance        
Corporation, Mortgage Revenue 5.10 6/1/12 705,000 705,458
Alaska Industrial Development and        
Export Authority, Revenue        
(Providence Health and Services) 5.00 10/1/31 4,790,000 4,865,059
Alaska Industrial Development and        
Export Authority, Revolving        
Fund Revenue 5.25 4/1/27 4,645,000 4,971,729
Arizona—.9%        
Glendale Western Loop 101 Public        
Facilities Corporation, Third        
Lien Excise Tax Revenue 7.00 7/1/28 2,000,000 2,175,400
Salt River Project Agricultural        
Improvement and Power        
District, COP (Desert Basin        
Independent Trust) (Insured;        
National Public Finance        
Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 12/1/18 2,700,000 2,960,388
Arkansas—.2%        
Arkansas Development Finance        
Authority, Construction Revenue        
(Public Health Laboratory        
Project) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 12/1/17 1,025,000 1,096,986
California—11.2%        
Bay Area Toll Authority,        
San Francisco Bay Area Toll        
Bridge Revenue 5.25 4/1/27 2,000,000 2,152,640
Beaumont Financing Authority,        
Local Agency Revenue        
(Insured; AMBAC) 4.75 9/1/33 7,065,000 5,951,839
California,        
Economic Recovery Bonds 5.00 7/1/20 3,000,000 3,311,910

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
California (continued)          
California,          
GO 5.25 10/1/16 295,000   295,622
California,          
GO (Insured; National Public          
Finance Guarantee Corp.)          
(Prerefunded) 5.25 9/1/10 105,000 a 107,710
California,          
GO (Various Purpose) 5.75 4/1/31 6,700,000   6,880,967
California,          
GO (Various Purpose) 6.00 11/1/35 3,000,000   3,111,150
California Educational Facilities          
Authority, Revenue          
(Pomona College) 0.00 7/1/30 3,005,000 b 1,113,743
California Public Works Board,          
LR (University of California)          
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.40 12/1/16 1,000,000   1,002,890
California Statewide Communities          
Development Authority, Revenue          
(The Salk Institute for Biological          
Studies) (Insured; National Public          
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 7/1/24 1,880,000   1,961,329
Glendale Community College          
District, GO (Insured; National          
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 0.00 8/1/21 1,520,000 b 849,817
Glendora Unified School District,          
GO (Insured; National Public          
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 0.00 8/1/26 2,575,000 b 1,000,053
Glendora Unified School District,          
GO (Insured; National Public          
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 0.00 8/1/27 2,000,000 b 723,420
Golden State Tobacco          
Securitization Corporation,          
Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds 4.50 6/1/27 2,770,000   2,556,571
Golden State Tobacco          
Securitization Corporation,          
Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds 5.00 6/1/33 6,640,000   5,118,643
Los Angeles,          
Wastewater System Revenue 5.75 6/1/34 2,500,000   2,760,325

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
California (continued)          
Los Angeles Harbor Department,          
Revenue 5.25 8/1/25 3,500,000   3,866,835
Nevada Joint Union High School          
District, GO (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.00 8/1/22 1,160,000   1,224,612
Pajaro Valley Unified School          
District, GO (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 0.00 8/1/26 1,500,000 b 579,405
Placer Union High School District,          
GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 0.00 8/1/27 4,110,000 b 1,486,628
Placer Union High School District,          
GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 0.00 8/1/28 4,000,000 b 1,340,640
Sacramento County,          
Airport System Senior Revenue 5.30 7/1/27 2,000,000   2,110,200
Sacramento County,          
Airport System Senior Revenue 5.38 7/1/28 2,000,000   2,107,720
San Francisco City and County          
Public Utilities Commission,          
San Francisco Water Revenue 5.00 11/1/27 3,280,000   3,521,867
San Juan Unified School District,          
GO (Insured; National Public          
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.25 8/1/20 1,425,000   1,530,535
Tustin Unified School District          
Community Facilities          
District Number 97-1,          
Senior Lien Special Tax          
Bonds (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 0.00 9/1/21 1,615,000 b 844,306
University of California Regents,          
General Revenue 5.75 5/15/31 2,000,000   2,251,920
Walnut Valley Unified School          
District, GO (Insured; FGIC) 6.50 8/1/19 1,765,000   1,809,390
West Sacramento Redevelopment          
Agency, Tax Allocation Revenue          
(West Sacramento Redevelopment          
Project) (Insured; National          
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 4.75 9/1/16 800,000   803,840

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Colorado—2.1%        
Black Hawk,        
Device Tax Revenue 5.00 12/1/14 500,000 516,420
Black Hawk,        
Device Tax Revenue 5.00 12/1/18 600,000 584,592
Colorado Educational and Cultural        
Facilities Authority, Charter        
School Revenue (American        
Academy Project) 8.00 12/1/40 1,000,000 1,185,080
Colorado Health Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (Catholic        
Health Initiatives) 6.25 10/1/33 1,200,000 1,332,924
Colorado Health Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (Porter        
Place, Inc. Project)        
(Collateralized; GMNA) 5.88 1/20/20 1,940,000 1,973,232
Colorado Water Resources and        
Power Development Authority,        
Drinking Water Revenue 5.25 9/1/15 1,000,000 1,003,710
E-470 Public Highway Authority,        
Senior Revenue (Insured;        
National Public Finance        
Guarantee Corp.) 5.50 9/1/24 2,000,000 2,000,920
Northwest Parkway Public Highway        
Authority, Senior Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) (Prerefunded) 0.00 6/15/11 7,300,000 a,b 2,913,357
Delaware—1.2%        
Delaware Economic Development        
Authority, PCR (Delmarva Power        
and Light Company Project)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 4.90 5/1/11 5,000,000 5,087,450
Delaware Housing Authority,        
Revenue 5.15 7/1/17 540,000 551,626
Delaware Housing Authority,        
Revenue 5.40 7/1/24 770,000 796,203
District of Columbia—.4%        
Metropolitan Washington Airports        
Authority, Dulles Toll Road        
First Senior Lien Revenue        
(Dulles Metrorail and Capital        
Improvement Projects) 5.00 10/1/39 1,000,000 1,019,040

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
District of Columbia (continued)        
Washington Metropolitan Area        
Transit Authority, Gross        
Revenue Transit Revenue 5.13 7/1/32 1,000,000 1,058,950
Florida—5.9%        
Broward County Educational        
Facilities Authority,        
Educational Facilities Revenue        
(Nova Southeastern University        
Project) (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.00 4/1/36 4,400,000 4,374,392
Capital Projects Finance        
Authority, Student Housing        
Revenue (Capital Projects Loan        
Program-Florida Universities)        
(Insured; National Public        
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.50 10/1/17 2,000,000 2,017,920
Florida Department of Children and        
Family Services, COP (South        
Florida Evaluation Treatment        
Center Project) 5.00 10/1/21 600,000 625,824
Florida Department of Corrections,        
COP (Okeechobee Correctional        
Institution) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 3/1/15 1,000,000 1,096,800
Florida Intergovernmental Finance        
Commission, Capital Revenue        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.13 2/1/31 3,500,000 3,512,950
Florida Municipal Power Agency,        
All-Requirements Power Supply        
Project Revenue 6.25 10/1/31 3,260,000 3,684,224
Florida State University Financial        
Assistance Inc., Educational and        
Athletic Facilities Improvement        
Revenue (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 10/1/18 1,705,000 1,781,179
Lee County,        
Transportation Facilities        
Revenue (Sanibel Bridges        
and Causeway Project)        
(Insured; CIFG) 5.00 10/1/22 1,820,000 1,919,918
Miami-Dade County,        
Water and Sewer        
System Revenue 5.00 10/1/34 2,500,000 c 2,503,950

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Florida (continued)        
Miami-Dade County Educational        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(University of Miami Issue) 5.75 4/1/28 1,250,000 1,319,500
Miami-Dade County School Board,        
COP (Miami-Dade County School        
Board Foundation, Inc.)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 11/1/26 1,000,000 1,009,540
Orlando,        
Capital Improvement        
Special Revenue 4.75 10/1/22 2,875,000 2,882,446
South Indian River Water Control        
District, Special Assessment        
Revenue Improvement (Unit of        
Development RI-13) (Insured;        
National Public Finance        
Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 8/1/26 1,955,000 1,880,749
South Indian River Water Control        
District, Special Assessment        
Revenue Improvement (Unit of        
Development RI-13) (Insured;        
National Public Finance        
Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 8/1/31 750,000 682,027
University of Central Florida,        
COP (UCF Convocation        
Corporation Master Lease        
Program) (Insured; National        
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 10/1/18 1,765,000 1,832,299
Winter Park,        
Water and Sewer Revenue        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.38 12/1/19 1,525,000 1,656,577
Georgia—2.1%        
Atlanta,        
Water and Wastewater Revenue 6.00 11/1/26 1,640,000 1,761,901
Atlanta,        
Water and Wastewater Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.25 11/1/34 1,000,000 1,037,580
Atlanta,        
Water and Wastewater Revenue        
(Insured; National Public        
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.50 11/1/18 1,200,000 1,314,708

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Georgia (continued)        
Carrollton Payroll Development        
Authority, RAC (University of        
West Georgia Athletic        
Complex, LLC Project) 6.25 6/15/34 3,895,000 4,219,415
Georgia Higher Education        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(USG Real Estate Foundation I,        
LLC Project) (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.63 6/15/38 2,000,000 2,097,780
Savannah Economic Development        
Authority, Revenue (Armstrong        
Atlantic State University Student        
Union, LLC Project) (Insured;        
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.00 6/15/32 1,240,000 1,264,391
Idaho—2.1%        
Boise State University,        
Student Union and Housing        
System Revenue (Insured; FGIC)        
(Prerefunded) 5.38 4/1/12 5,000 a 5,495
Boise-Kuna Irrigation District,        
Revenue (Arrowrock        
Hydroelectric Project) 7.38 6/1/40 5,600,000 6,332,816
Caldwell,        
Parity Lien Sewer Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.75 9/1/18 2,625,000 2,795,572
Idaho Health Facilities Authority,        
Revenue (Trinity Health        
Credit Group) 6.13 12/1/28 2,500,000 2,783,675
Illinois—3.5%        
Chicago Board of Education,        
Unlimited Tax GO        
(Dedicated Revenues) 5.25 12/1/25 2,500,000 2,677,375
Huntley,        
Special Service Area Number        
Nine Special Tax Bonds        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.10 3/1/28 3,500,000 3,637,900
Illinois,        
GO 5.00 1/1/24 2,500,000 c 2,637,100

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Illinois (continued)        
Illinois Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Edward Hospital        
Obligated Group) (Insured; AMBAC) 6.00 2/1/28 750,000 783,105
Illinois Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Edward Hospital        
Obligated Group) (Insured; AMBAC) 6.25 2/1/33 500,000 522,510
Illinois Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Rush University        
Medical Center Obligated        
Group) (Insured; National        
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.75 11/1/28 1,000,000 1,040,070
Illinois Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Sherman        
Health Systems) 5.50 8/1/37 2,000,000 1,773,300
Illinois Health Facilities Authority,        
Revenue (Delnor-Community        
Hospital) (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.25 5/15/27 6,000,000 6,229,020
Kentucky—.2%        
Barbourville,        
Educational Facilities First        
Mortgage Revenue (Union College        
Energy Conservation Project) 5.25 9/1/26 1,500,000 1,383,120
Louisiana—1.2%        
Louisiana Office Facilities        
Corporation, LR (Louisiana        
State Capital Complex Program)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.50 5/1/15 705,000 737,176
New Orleans Aviation Board,        
Revenue (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 6.00 1/1/23 2,000,000 2,289,060
Orleans Parish School Board,        
Public School Revenue        
(Insured; FGIC) 5.20 2/1/14 3,465,000 3,464,723
Maine—.8%        
Maine Housing Authority,        
Mortgage Purchase Bonds 5.35 11/15/21 4,290,000 4,322,647

14



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Maryland—1.4%          
Hyattsville,          
Special Obligation Revenue          
(University Town Center Project) 5.60 7/1/24 1,500,000   1,377,750
Maryland Community Development          
Administration, Department of          
Housing and Community          
Development, Housing Revenue 5.95 7/1/23 1,075,000   1,075,742
Maryland Community Development          
Administration, Department of          
Housing and Community          
Development, Residential          
Revenue (Single Family Program) 4.75 4/1/13 2,890,000   2,936,934
Maryland Economic Development          
Corporation, EDR (Transportation          
Facilities Project) 5.75 6/1/35 1,000,000   1,022,460
Maryland Economic Development          
Corporation, LR (Montgomery          
County Wayne Avenue Parking          
Garage Project) 5.25 9/15/14 1,295,000   1,434,549
Michigan—16.4%          
Allegan Hospital Finance          
Authority, HR (Allegan          
General Hospital) 6.88 11/15/17 1,000,000   1,010,430
Brighton Area Schools,          
GO—Unlimited Tax          
(Insured; AMBAC) 0.00 5/1/14 8,000,000 b 7,232,800
Brighton Area Schools,          
GO—Unlimited Tax          
(Insured; AMBAC) 0.00 5/1/20 1,055,000 b 685,033
Detroit,          
Sewage Disposal System Senior          
Lien Revenue (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 7.00 7/1/27 1,500,000   1,760,295
Detroit,          
Sewage Disposal System Senior          
Lien Revenue (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 7.50 7/1/33 1,000,000   1,203,030

The Fund 15



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Michigan (continued)        
Detroit,        
Water Supply System Revenue        
(Insured; FGIC) (Prerefunded) 5.75 7/1/11 4,000,000 a 4,290,480
Detroit Community High School,        
Public School Academy Revenue 5.65 11/1/25 1,200,000 968,724
Detroit Community High School,        
Public School Academy Revenue 5.75 11/1/35 1,215,000 896,889
Detroit School District,        
School Building and Site        
Improvement Bonds (GO—        
Unlimited Tax) (Insured; FGIC) 6.00 5/1/20 1,000,000 1,117,030
Detroit School District,        
School Building and Site        
Improvement Bonds (GO—        
Unlimited Tax) (Insured; FGIC) 5.00 5/1/28 2,250,000 2,205,090
Dickinson County Healthcare        
System, HR (Insured; ACA) 5.50 11/1/13 1,555,000 1,572,525
Dickinson County Healthcare        
System, HR (Insured; ACA) 5.70 11/1/18 1,800,000 1,805,544
Grand Rapids,        
Water Supply System Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.00 1/1/29 1,000,000 1,050,260
Grand Valley State University,        
Revenue (Insured; FGIC)        
(Prerefunded) 5.25 12/1/10 3,000,000 a 3,116,310
Huron Valley School District,        
GO—Unlimited Tax (Insured;        
National Public Finance        
Guarantee Corp.) 0.00 5/1/18 6,270,000 b 4,491,765
Jonesville Community Schools,        
GO Unlimited Tax (School Bond        
Loan Fund Guaranteed)        
(Insured; National Public        
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 5/1/16 685,000 759,062
Kalamazoo Hospital Finance        
Authority, HR (Borgess Medical        
Center) (Insured; FGIC) 6.25 6/1/14 3,000,000 3,568,170

16



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Michigan (continued)        
Kent County,        
Airport Revenue (Gerald R.        
Ford International Airport) 5.00 1/1/26 4,555,000 4,839,278
Kent Hospital Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Metropolitan        
Hospital Project) 5.50 7/1/20 1,255,000 1,132,474
Kent Hospital Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Metropolitan        
Hospital Project) 6.25 7/1/40 2,000,000 1,700,020
Michigan Hospital Finance        
Authority, HR (MidMichigan        
Obligated Group) 5.00 4/15/36 4,250,000 3,996,147
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Trinity Health Credit        
Group) (Insured; AMBAC) 6.00 12/1/27 1,500,000 1,532,115
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority,        
Clean Water Revolving        
Fund Revenue 5.38 10/1/21 10,200,000 d,e 11,203,527
Michigan Public Educational        
Facilities Authority, LOR        
(Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of        
Detroit Project) 6.50 10/1/30 3,040,000 2,532,472
Michigan Strategic Fund,        
LOR (NSF International Project) 5.13 8/1/19 700,000 707,973
Michigan Strategic Fund,        
LOR (NSF International Project) 5.25 8/1/26 2,000,000 1,984,700
Michigan Strategic Fund,        
LOR (The Detroit Edison        
Company Exempt Facilities        
Project) (Insured; XLCA) 5.25 12/15/32 1,250,000 1,250,225
Michigan Tobacco Settlement        
Finance Authority, Tobacco        
Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds 6.00 6/1/34 6,000,000 5,130,360
Monroe County Economic Development        
Corporation, LOR (Detroit        
Edison Company Project)        
(Insured; National Public        
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 6.95 9/1/22 2,000,000 2,345,240

The Fund 17



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Michigan (continued)        
Pontiac Tax Increment Finance        
Authority, Revenue (Prerefunded) 6.38 6/1/12 3,170,000 a 3,590,469
Romulus Economic Development        
Corporation, Limited        
Obligation EDR (Romulus HIR        
Limited Partnership Project)        
(Insured; ITT Lyndon Property        
Insurance Company) 7.00 11/1/15 3,700,000 4,679,723
Royal Oak Hospital Finance        
Authority, HR (William Beaumont        
Hospital Obligated Group) 6.25 9/1/14 1,500,000 1,700,025
Summit Academy North,        
Public School Academy Revenue 5.50 11/1/35 1,500,000 1,105,140
Wayne State University Board of        
Governors, General Revenue        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 11/15/36 1,000,000 1,018,770
Wayne State University Board of        
Governors, General Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.00 11/15/30 2,000,000 2,078,640
Mississippi—.2%        
Mississippi Development Bank,        
Special Obligation Revenue        
(Waveland, GO Public Improvement        
Bond Project) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 11/1/20 1,315,000 1,373,807
Missouri—.5%        
Missouri Housing Development        
Commission, MFHR        
(Collateralized; FHA) 4.85 12/1/11 215,000 227,339
Missouri Housing Development        
Commission, MFHR        
(Collateralized; FHA) 5.25 12/1/16 625,000 643,213
Missouri Housing Development        
Commission, MFHR        
(Collateralized; FHA) 5.38 12/1/18 605,000 619,115
Saint Louis County,        
Annual Appropriation-Supported        
Tax Increment Revenue (Lambert        
Airport Eastern Perimeter        
Redevelopment Project)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 2/15/25 1,265,000 1,344,619

18



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Nebraska—.4%        
Municipal Energy Agency of        
Nebraska, Power Supply System        
Revenue (Insured; AMBAC) 5.25 4/1/16 2,305,000 2,487,487
Nevada—1.4%        
Clark County,        
Airport System Subordinate        
Lien Revenue (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.00 7/1/26 2,865,000 2,973,154
Clark County,        
Passenger Facility Charge        
Revenue (Las Vegas-McCarran        
International Airport) 5.00 7/1/30 5,000,000 4,980,700
New Hampshire—.4%        
New Hampshire Housing Finance        
Authority, Multi-Family Revenue 5.05 7/1/12 760,000 778,187
New Hampshire Housing Finance        
Authority, Multi-Family Revenue 5.15 7/1/13 1,175,000 1,199,264
New Jersey—.8%        
New Jersey Turnpike Authority,        
Turnpike Revenue 6.50 1/1/16 65,000 80,597
New Jersey Turnpike Authority,        
Turnpike Revenue 6.50 1/1/16 185,000 221,674
Tobacco Settlement Financing        
Corporation of New Jersey,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds 5.00 6/1/41 6,000,000 4,088,460
New York—1.2%        
Long Island Power Authority,        
Electric System General Revenue 6.00 5/1/33 5,000,000 5,646,900
New York City,        
GO 5.00 8/1/28 1,000,000 1,060,940
North Carolina—10.0%        
Appalachian State University,        
Housing and Student Center        
System Revenue (Insured;        
Assured Guaranty Municipal        
Corp.) (Prerefunded) 5.60 7/15/10 1,000,000 a 1,030,590
Cabarrus County,        
COP (Installment        
Financing Contract) 5.50 4/1/14 2,000,000 2,121,620

The Fund 19



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
North Carolina (continued)          
Charlotte,          
GO 5.00 7/1/21 1,525,000   1,596,217
Charlotte,          
GO 5.00 7/1/22 2,110,000   2,203,663
Charlotte,          
Water and Sewer System Revenue 5.00 7/1/34 2,000,000   2,144,120
Charlotte,          
Water and Sewer System Revenue 4.63 7/1/36 1,000,000   1,019,230
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital          
Authority, Health Care Revenue          
(Carolinas HealthCare System) 5.00 1/15/39 1,000,000   1,011,640
Durham,          
Water and Sewer Utility          
System Revenue 5.25 6/1/21 1,620,000   1,961,480
Durham County,          
GO Public Improvement Bonds 5.00 6/1/18 1,000,000   1,139,910
Iredell County,          
COP (Iredell County School          
Projects) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 6/1/26 1,000,000   1,059,980
Monroe,          
COP (Installment Financing          
Agreement) (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.50 3/1/39 1,000,000   1,041,810
New Hanover County,          
GO Public Improvement          
Bonds (Prerefunded) 5.75 11/1/10 1,700,000 a 1,798,702
North Carolina,          
Capital Improvement Limited          
Obligation Bonds 5.00 5/1/28 2,205,000   2,414,607
North Carolina Capital Facilities          
Finance Agency, Educational          
Facilities Revenue (Wake          
Forest University) 5.00 1/1/38 1,000,000   1,051,380
North Carolina Capital Facilities          
Finance Agency, Revenue (Duke          
University Project) 5.00 10/1/38 1,005,000   1,053,994
North Carolina Capital Facilities          
Finance Agency, Revenue (Duke          
University Project) (Prerefunded) 5.13 10/1/12 1,000,000 a 1,112,450

20



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
North Carolina (continued)          
North Carolina Eastern Municipal          
Power Agency, Power          
System Revenue 5.00 1/1/26 6,000,000   6,225,480
North Carolina Eastern Municipal          
Power Agency, Power System          
Revenue (Insured; ACA) 6.00 1/1/22 1,000,000   1,170,670
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, Health Care          
Facilities First Mortgage          
Revenue (Pennybyrn at          
Maryfield Project) 6.13 10/1/35 1,000,000   757,160
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, Health Care          
Facilities Revenue (Cleveland          
County HealthCare System          
Project) (Insured; AMBAC) 5.25 7/1/19 1,135,000   1,174,770
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, Health Care Facilities          
Revenue (University Health          
Systems of Eastern Carolina) 6.25 12/1/33 1,750,000   1,933,593
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, HR (NorthEast          
Medical Center Project)          
(Insured; AMBAC) (Prerefunded) 5.50 11/1/10 1,000,000 a 1,044,460
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, HR (NorthEast          
Medical Center Project)          
(Insured; AMBAC) (Prerefunded) 5.50 11/1/10 2,000,000 a 2,088,920
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, HR (Southeastern          
Regional Medical Center) 6.25 6/1/29 2,000,000   2,019,560
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, HR (Wilson          
Memorial Hospital Project)          
(Insured; AMBAC) 0.00 11/1/16 3,055,000 b 2,285,415
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, Retirement Facilities          
First Mortgage Revenue (Cypress          
Glen Retirement Community) 6.00 10/1/33 1,000,000   910,910

The Fund 21



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
North Carolina (continued)        
North Carolina Medical Care        
Commission, Retirement        
Facilities First Mortgage        
Revenue (Givens Estates        
Project) (Prerefunded) 6.50 7/1/13 1,000,000 a 1,186,420
North Carolina Medical Care        
Commission, Revenue (North        
Carolina Housing Foundation, Inc.)        
(Insured; ACA) 6.63 8/15/30 3,250,000 3,022,858
North Carolina Municipal Power        
Agency Number 1, Catawba        
Electric Revenue 5.00 1/1/30 1,000,000 1,024,360
Oak Island,        
Enterprise System Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 6.00 6/1/34 1,000,000 1,084,140
Onslow County Hospital Authority,        
FHA Insured Mortgage Revenue        
(Onslow Memorial Hospital        
Project) (Insured; National        
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 10/1/25 1,250,000 1,303,388
Orange Water and Sewer Authority,        
Water and Sewer System Revenue 5.00 7/1/31 1,000,000 1,052,940
Raleigh,        
Combined Enterprise        
System Revenue 5.00 3/1/31 1,175,000 1,244,008
University of North Carolina,        
System Pool Revenue (Pool        
General Trust Indenture of the        
Board of Governors of The        
University of North Carolina) 5.00 10/1/34 1,000,000 1,040,950
Winston Salem,        
COP 4.75 6/1/31 1,000,000 1,010,190
Ohio—1.9%        
Elyria City School District,        
GO Classroom Facilities and        
School Improvement Bonds        
(Insured; XLCA) 5.00 12/1/35 3,300,000 3,305,709
Maple Heights City School District        
Board of Education, COP (Wylie        
Athletic Complex Project) 6.00 11/1/28 1,150,000 1,177,209

22



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Ohio (continued)        
Montgomery County,        
Revenue (Miami Valley Hospital) 6.25 11/15/33 2,000,000 2,109,780
Ohio Water Development Authority,        
Water Development Revenue        
(Fresh Water Improvement        
Series) (Prerefunded) 4.75 6/1/12 1,455,000 a 1,588,758
Toledo-Lucas County Port        
Authority, Development        
Revenue (Northwest Ohio        
Bond Fund) (Toledo School        
for the Arts Project) 5.50 5/15/28 2,630,000 2,246,283
Oklahoma—.2%        
Tulsa Industrial Authority,        
Student Housing Revenue (The        
University of Tulsa) 5.25 10/1/26 1,135,000 1,173,908
Oregon—.6%        
Oregon,        
GO (Alternate Energy Project) 6.00 10/1/26 1,400,000 1,657,292
Oregon Department of        
Administrative Services,        
Lottery Revenue 5.00 4/1/29 1,500,000 1,621,110
Pennsylvania—5.2%        
Chester County Industrial        
Development Authority,        
Revenue (Avon Grove        
Charter School Project) 6.38 12/15/37 2,000,000 1,819,260
Coatesville Area School District,        
GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.25 8/15/17 4,000,000 4,568,600
Dauphin County General        
Authority, Office and Parking        
Revenue (Riverfront Office        
Center Project) 6.00 1/1/25 2,000,000 1,656,680
Harrisburg Authority,        
University Revenue (The        
Harrisburg University of        
Science and Technology Project) 6.00 9/1/36 2,000,000 1,843,640
Lancaster Parking Authority,        
Guaranteed Parking Revenue        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 12/1/32 1,000,000 1,006,320

The Fund 23



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Pennsylvania (continued)        
Pennsylvania Higher Educational        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(Edinboro University Foundation        
Student Housing Project at Edinboro        
University of Pennsylvania) 5.88 7/1/38 1,500,000 1,423,680
Pennsylvania Higher Educational        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(University of Pennsylvania        
Health System) 6.00 8/15/26 2,500,000 2,808,425
Pennsylvania Housing Finance        
Agency, Capital Fund        
Securitization Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.00 12/1/25 2,450,000 2,539,229
Pennsylvania Industrial        
Development Authority, EDR 5.50 7/1/23 2,000,000 2,214,760
Philadelphia,        
GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.25 12/15/23 3,500,000 3,789,310
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher        
Education Facilities Authority,        
Health System Revenue        
(Jefferson Health System) 5.00 5/15/11 1,410,000 1,421,844
Sayre Health Care Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (Guthrie        
Health Issue) 6.25 12/1/14 270,000 286,556
Sayre Health Care Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (Guthrie        
Health Issue) (Prerefunded) 6.25 12/1/11 730,000 a 809,862
Washington County Industrial        
Development Authority, PCR        
(West Penn Power Company        
Mitchell Station Project)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 6.05 4/1/14 2,500,000 2,503,600
Texas—7.5%        
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.,        
Convention Center Hotel        
Second Tier Revenue 6.00 1/1/15 1,580,000 1,570,694
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.,        
Convention Center Hotel        
Second Tier Revenue 5.75 1/1/24 2,750,000 2,425,802

24



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Texas (continued)          
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.,          
Convention Center Hotel          
Second Tier Revenue 5.75 1/1/34 1,000,000   797,560
Coastal Water Authority,          
Water Conveyance System          
Revenue (Insured; AMBAC) 6.25 12/15/17 2,170,000   2,180,416
Corpus Christi,          
Combination Tax and Municipal          
Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue,          
Certificates of Obligation          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 5.50 9/1/18 1,955,000   2,150,265
Corpus Christi,          
Utility System Revenue          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 5.00 7/15/21 1,000,000   1,033,640
Del Mar College District,          
Limited Tax Bonds          
(Insured; FGIC) 5.25 8/15/17 1,295,000   1,454,557
Denton Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 0.00 8/15/23 135,000 b 64,984
El Paso Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax          
School Building Bonds          
(Permanent School Fund          
Guarantee Program) 5.00 8/15/20 415,000   453,035
Galveston County,          
Combination Tax and Revenue          
Certificates of Obligation          
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.25 2/1/18 1,000,000   1,089,180
Houston,          
Tax and Revenue Certificates          
of Obligation (Prerefunded) 5.63 3/1/11 300,000 a 315,840
Laredo Independent School District          
Public Facility Corporation,          
LR (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 8/1/21 525,000   532,870
Laredo Independent School District          
Public Facility Corporation,          
LR (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 8/1/21 740,000   751,093

The Fund 25



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Texas (continued)          
Laredo Independent School District          
Public Facility Corporation,          
LR (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 8/1/29 1,000,000   1,004,480
Leander Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 0.00 8/15/30 4,000,000 b 1,355,160
Leander Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 0.00 8/15/31 9,110,000 b 2,903,084
Lubbock Health Facilities          
Development Corporation,          
Revenue (Sears Plains          
Retirement Corporation          
Project) (Collateralized; GNMA) 5.50 1/20/21 995,000   1,015,228
Lubbock Housing Finance          
Corporation, MFHR (Las Colinas,          
Quail Creek and Parkridge          
Place Apartments Projects) 6.00 7/1/22 1,175,000   986,929
McKinney,          
Tax and Limited Pledge          
Waterworks and Sewer System          
Revenue, Certificates of          
Obligation (Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 8/15/26 1,300,000   1,373,359
Mesquite Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 5.50 8/15/20 1,100,000   1,214,147
Mesquite Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 0.00 8/15/27 1,000,000 b 427,120
Mesquite Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 0.00 8/15/28 4,675,000 b 1,879,958
Montgomery Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 5.00 2/15/25 1,315,000   1,431,128

26



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Texas (continued)          
North Texas Tollway Authority,          
First Tier System Revenue          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 5.63 1/1/33 5,000,000   5,323,900
North Texas Tollway Authority,          
First Tier System Revenue          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 5.75 1/1/40 3,000,000   3,220,830
Pearland Economic Development          
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue          
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.00 9/1/24 1,035,000   1,080,550
San Antonio,          
Electric and Gas          
Systems Revenue 5.50 2/1/20 255,000   312,786
San Antonio,          
GO 5.00 2/1/16 120,000   120,438
Schertz-Cibolo Universal City          
Independent School District,          
Unlimited Tax School Building          
Bonds (Permanent School Fund          
Guarantee Program) 0.00 2/1/32 5,545,000 b 1,726,436
Sharyland Independent School          
District, Unlimited Tax School          
Building Bonds (Permanent          
School Fund Guarantee Program) 5.00 2/15/17 1,130,000   1,243,023
Texas National Research Laboratory          
Commission Financing Corporation,          
LR (Superconducting Super          
Collider Project) 6.95 12/1/12 365,000   403,599
Utah—.2%          
Intermountain Power Agency,          
Subordinated Power          
Supply Revenue 5.25 7/1/22 1,250,000   1,316,162
Virginia—8.3%          
Albemarle County Industrial          
Development Authority, HR          
(Martha Jefferson Hospital) 5.25 10/1/15 1,445,000   1,559,791
Alexandria,          
Consolidated Public Improvement          
GO Bonds (Prerefunded) 5.50 6/15/10 2,625,000 a 2,693,696

The Fund 27



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Virginia (continued)        
Amherst Industrial Development        
Authority, Educational Facilities        
Revenue (Sweet Briar College) 5.00 9/1/26 1,000,000 993,330
Bristol,        
Utility System Revenue        
(Insured; National Public        
Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.25 7/15/20 2,185,000 2,245,437
Capital Region Airport Commission,        
Airport Revenue (Insured;        
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.00 7/1/31 1,000,000 1,039,360
Chesapeake,        
Chesapeake Expressway Toll        
Road Revenue 5.63 7/15/19 900,000 910,314
Chesapeake,        
GO Public Improvement Bonds 5.50 12/1/17 1,750,000 1,903,160
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel        
Commission District, General        
Resolution Revenue (Insured;        
Berkshire Hathaway Assurance        
Corporation) 5.50 7/1/25 1,000,000 1,179,600
Chesterfield County Economic        
Development Authority, PCR        
(Virginia Electric and Power        
Company Project) 5.00 5/1/23 1,000,000 1,074,560
Danville Industrial Development        
Authority, HR (Danville        
Regional Medical Center)        
(Insured; AMBAC) 5.25 10/1/28 1,500,000 1,751,835
Dulles Town Center Community        
Development Authority, Special        
Assessment Revenue (Dulles        
Town Center Project) 6.25 3/1/26 2,885,000 2,731,576
Fairfax County Redevelopment and        
Housing Authority, LR (James        
Lee Community Center) 5.25 6/1/19 1,120,000 1,178,587
Fairfax County Water Authority,        
Water Revenue (Prerefunded) 5.50 4/1/10 1,830,000 a 1,857,853
Middle River Regional Jail        
Authority, Jail Facility        
Revenue (Insured; National        
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 5/15/19 1,200,000 1,284,096

28



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Virginia (continued)          
Newport News,          
GO General Improvement Bonds          
and GO Water Bonds 5.25 7/1/22 1,000,000   1,217,410
Norfolk,          
Water Revenue 5.00 11/1/25 1,000,000   1,116,720
Peninsula Ports Authority of          
Virginia, Residential Care          
Facility Revenue (Virginia          
Baptist Homes) 5.40 12/1/33 500,000   305,680
Prince William County Industrial          
Development Authority,          
Educational Facilities Revenue          
(The Catholic Diocese of Arlington) 5.50 10/1/33 1,000,000   1,009,630
Richmond Metropolitan Authority,          
Expressway Revenue (Insured;          
National Public Finance          
Guarantee Corp.) 5.25 7/15/17 2,900,000   3,255,366
Roanoke Industrial Development          
Authority, HR (Carilion Health          
System) (Insured; National          
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.50 7/1/21 2,500,000   2,593,875
Tobacco Settlement Financing          
Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco          
Settlement Asset-Backed          
Bonds (Prerefunded) 5.63 6/1/15 1,000,000 a 1,185,610
Virginia College Building          
Authority, Educational          
Facilities Revenue (Regent          
University Project) 5.00 6/1/36 785,000   674,409
Virginia College Building          
Authority, Educational Facilities          
Revenue (Regent University          
Project) (Prerefunded) 5.00 6/1/16 215,000 a 251,864
Virginia Housing Development          
Authority, Commonwealth          
Mortgage Revenue 6.38 1/1/36 1,500,000   1,642,440
Virginia Housing Development          
Authority, Rental Housing Revenue 5.50 6/1/30 1,000,000   1,061,760
Virginia Public Building          
Authority, Public Facilities          
Revenue (Prerefunded) 5.75 8/1/10 2,700,000 a 2,764,584

The Fund 29



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Virginia (continued)          
Virginia Public School Authority,          
School Financing Bonds 5.00 8/1/28 1,500,000   1,637,250
Virginia Resources Authority,          
Clean Water State Revolving          
Fund Revenue 5.00 10/1/29 1,000,000   1,088,420
Virginia Resources Authority,          
Clean Water State Revolving          
Fund Revenue (Prerefunded) 5.38 10/1/10 1,535,000 a 1,582,723
Washington County Industrial          
Development Authority, HR          
(Mountain States Health Alliance) 7.75 7/1/38 2,000,000   2,292,060
Washington—2.1%          
FYI Properties, LR          
(State of Washington Department          
of Information Services Project) 5.50 6/1/34 1,000,000   1,065,640
Washington,          
GO (Various Purpose) 5.00 2/1/28 3,155,000   3,423,522
Washington Economic Development          
Finance Authority, EDR          
(Benaroya Research Institute          
at Virginia Mason Project) 4.00 6/1/24 2,645,000   2,438,425
Washington Health Care Facilities          
Authority, Mortgage Revenue          
(Highline Medical Center)          
(Collateralized; FHA) 6.25 8/1/36 3,500,000   3,767,890
Washington Health Care Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (MultiCare          
Health System) (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 5.50 8/15/24 1,000,000   1,062,130
Wisconsin—.6%          
Milwaukee Housing Authority,          
MFHR (Veterans Housing          
Projects) (Collateralized; FNMA) 5.10 7/1/22 1,000,000   1,069,760
Wisconsin,          
General Fund Annual          
Appropriation Bonds 5.75 5/1/33 2,000,000   2,162,720
U.S. Related—5.3%          
Children’s Trust Fund of Puerto          
Rico, Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds (Prerefunded) 6.00 7/1/10 1,500,000 a 1,530,210

30



Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
U.S. Related (continued)          
Government of Guam,          
GO 6.75 11/15/29 500,000   530,280
Guam Waterworks Authority,          
Water and Wastewater          
System Revenue 5.88 7/1/35 2,000,000   1,976,440
Puerto Rico Commonwealth,          
Public Improvement GO 6.00 7/1/39 1,000,000   1,029,450
Puerto Rico Commonwealth,          
Public Improvement GO          
(Insured; FGIC) 5.50 7/1/29 1,315,000   1,335,317
Puerto Rico Electric Power          
Authority, Power Revenue 5.00 7/1/26 2,360,000   2,384,426
Puerto Rico Electric Power          
Authority, Power Revenue 5.50 7/1/38 3,250,000   3,290,950
Puerto Rico Electric Power          
Authority, Power Revenue          
(Insured; FGIC) (Prerefunded) 5.00 7/1/15 1,000,000 a 1,172,160
Puerto Rico Infrastructure          
Financing Authority, Special          
Tax Revenue (Insured; AMBAC) 5.50 7/1/26 1,000,000   1,013,950
Puerto Rico Public Finance          
Corporation, Revenue          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp.) 6.00 8/1/26 1,500,000   1,912,215
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing          
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue          
(First Subordinate Series) 5.38 8/1/39 1,000,000   1,001,100
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing          
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue          
(First Subordinate Series) 6.00 8/1/42 7,860,000   8,251,978
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing          
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue          
(First Subordinate Series) 6.50 8/1/44 1,000,000   1,085,020
Virgin Islands Public Finance          
Authority, Revenue (Virgin          
Islands Gross Receipts Taxes          
Loan Note) (Prerefunded) 6.50 10/1/10 3,000,000 a 3,142,050
Total Long-Term          
Municipal Investments          
(cost $537,646,916)         552,524,520

The Fund 31



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments—.3% Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Nebraska—.0%          
Lancaster County Hospital          
Authority Number 1, Health          
Facilities Revenue (Immanuel          
Health Systems-Williamsburg          
Project) (LOC; Allied Irish Banks) 0.30 3/1/10 200,000 f 200,000
Ohio—.3%          
Allen County,          
Hospital Facilities Revenue          
(Catholic Healthcare Partners)          
(LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank) 0.14 3/1/10 1,400,000 f 1,400,000
Total Short-Term Municipal Investments        
(cost $1,600,000)         1,600,000
 
Total Investments (cost $539,246,916)     99.8%   554,124,520
Cash and Receivables (Net)     .2%   1,242,232
Net Assets     100.0%   555,366,752

a 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.
b Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
c Purchased on a delayed delivery basis.
d Collateral for floating rate borrowings.
e Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.This security may be resold in
transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.At February 28, 2010, this security
had a total market value of $11,203,527 or 2.0% of net assets.
f Variable rate demand note—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at February 28, 2010. Maturity date represents
the next demand date, or the ultimate maturity date if earlier.

32



Summary of Abbreviations    
 
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA American Capital Access
AGC ACE Guaranty Corporation AGIC Asset Guaranty Insurance Company
AMBAC American Municipal Bond ARRN Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes
  Assurance Corporation    
BAN Bond Anticipation Notes BPA Bond Purchase Agreement
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty COP Certificate of Participation
CP Commercial Paper EDR Economic Development Revenue
EIR Environmental Improvement Revenue FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance
      Company
FHA Federal Housing Administration FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage FNMA Federal National
  Corporation   Mortgage Association
GAN Grant Anticipation Notes GIC Guaranteed Investment Contract
GNMA Government National GO General Obligation
       Mortgage Association    
HR Hospital Revenue IDB Industrial Development Board
IDC Industrial Development Corporation IDR Industrial Development Revenue
LOC Letter of Credit LOR Limited Obligation Revenue
LR Lease Revenue MFHR Multi-Family Housing Revenue
MFMR Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue PCR Pollution Control Revenue
PILOT Payment in Lieu of Taxes RAC Revenue Anticipation Certificates
RAN Revenue Anticipation Notes RAW Revenue Anticipation Warrants
RRR Resources Recovery Revenue SAAN State Aid Anticipation Notes
SBPA Standby Bond Purchase Agreement SFHR Single Family Housing Revenue
SFMR Single Family Mortgage Revenue SONYMA State of New York Mortgage Agency
SWDR Solid Waste Disposal Revenue TAN Tax Anticipation Notes
TAW Tax Anticipation Warrants TRAN Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
XLCA XL Capital Assurance    

The Fund 33



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Summary of Combined Ratings (Unaudited)  
 
Fitch or Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s Value (%)
AAA   Aaa   AAA 35.5
AA   Aa   AA 20.0
A   A   A 24.5
BBB   Baa   BBB 8.5
BB   Ba   BB 2.8
B   B   B .4
F1   MIG1/P1   SP1/A1 .3
Not Ratedg   Not Ratedg   Not Ratedg 8.0
          100.0

† Based on total investments.
g Securities which, while not rated by Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, have been determined by the Manager to
be of comparable quality to those rated securities in which the fund may invest.

See notes to financial statements.

34



STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

        Cost Value
Assets ($):          
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments 539,246,916 554,124,520
Cash         1,134,001
Interest receivable         7,005,128
Receivable for investment securities sold       3,467,068
Receivable for shares of Common Stock subscribed     1,133,118
Prepaid expenses         57,941
          566,921,776
Liabilities ($):          
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 3(c)     274,755
Payable for floating rate notes issued—Note 4     5,100,000
Payable for investment securities purchased     5,086,700
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed     929,449
Interest and expense payable related to        
floating rate notes issued—Note 4       15,967
Accrued expenses         148,153
          11,555,024
Net Assets ($)         555,366,752
Composition of Net Assets ($):        
Paid-in capital         547,705,782
Accumulated undistributed investment income—net     43,842
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     (7,260,476)
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation        
(depreciation) on investments       14,877,604
Net Assets ($)         555,366,752
 
 
Net Asset Value Per Share        
  Class A Class B Class C Class I Class Z
Net Assets ($) 288,713,812 2,197,585 24,713,728 837,838 238,903,789
Shares Outstanding 21,549,049 164,011 1,844,624 62,526 17,823,059
Net Asset Value          
Per Share ($) 13.40 13.40 13.40 13.40 13.40
 
See notes to financial statements.        

The Fund 35



STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS  
Six Months Ended February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)  
 
 
 
 
Investment Income ($):  
Interest Income 9,895,866
Expenses:  
Management fee—Note 3(a) 1,166,632
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(c) 296,473
Distribution fees—Note 3(b) 63,286
Registration fees 51,249
Professional fees 25,782
Custodian fees—Note 3(c) 22,950
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports 22,017
Directors’ fees and expenses—Note 3(d) 12,080
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 2,010
Interest and expense related to floating rate notes issued—Note 4 1,471
Interest expense—Note 2 49
Miscellaneous 24,834
Total Expenses 1,688,833
Less—reduction in management fee due to undertaking—Note 3(a) (568,482)
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 1(b) (2,956)
Net Expenses 1,117,395
Investment Income—Net 8,778,471
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($):  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (1,022,173)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 9,612,586
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 8,590,413
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 17,368,884
 
See notes to financial statements.  

36



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Operations ($):    
Investment income—net 8,778,471 15,541,452
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (1,022,173) (4,747,081)
Net unrealized appreciation    
(depreciation) on investments 9,612,586 964,927
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Resulting from Operations 17,368,884 11,759,298
Dividends to Shareholders from ($):    
Investment income—net:    
Class A Shares (2,975,684) (3,786,367)
Class B Shares (26,533) (70,163)
Class C Shares (289,240) (399,062)
Class I Shares (11,161) (1,467)
Class Z Shares (5,432,011) (11,244,522)
Total Dividends (8,734,629) (15,501,581)
Capital Stock Transactions ($):    
Net proceeds from shares sold:    
Class A Shares 20,958,534 35,712,831
Class B Shares 79,086 257,616
Class C Shares 2,747,805 6,350,246
Class I Shares 800,164 81,549
Class Z Shares 8,106,913 7,979,621
Net assets received in connection    
with reorganization—Note 1 193,276,588
Dividends reinvested:    
Class A Shares 2,065,985 2,508,776
Class B Shares 16,883 39,406
Class C Shares 166,790 164,773
Class I Shares 1,376 1,084
Class Z Shares 3,914,659 7,937,340
Cost of shares redeemed:    
Class A Shares (15,077,522) (24,108,937)
Class B Shares (765,768) (1,218,272)
Class C Shares (1,311,516) (1,745,043)
Class I Shares (59,092)
Class Z Shares (10,774,528) (32,054,365)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
from Capital Stock Transactions 204,146,357 1,906,625
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 212,780,612 (1,835,658)
Net Assets ($):    
Beginning of Period 342,586,140 344,421,798
End of Period 555,366,752 342,586,140
Undistributed investment income—net 43,842

The Fund 37



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Capital Share Transactions:    
Class Ab    
Shares sold 1,571,459 2,856,437
Shares issued in connection with    
reorganization—Note 1 13,664,217
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 154,547 199,384
Shares redeemed (1,128,769) (1,923,823)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 14,261,454 1,131,998
Class Bb    
Shares sold 5,961 20,618
Shares issued in connection with    
reorganization—Note 1 106,472
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 1,263 3,139
Shares redeemed (57,469) (96,170)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 56,227 (72,413)
Class C    
Shares sold 205,682 503,395
Shares issued in connection with    
reorganization—Note 1 715,420
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 12,481 13,050
Shares redeemed (98,168) (139,574)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 835,415 376,871
Class I    
Shares sold 60,330 6,443
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 103 85
Shares redeemed (4,435)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 55,998 6,528
Class Z    
Shares sold 606,272 632,269
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 292,851 631,371
Shares redeemed (806,160) (2,593,735)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 92,963 (1,330,095)

a The fund commenced offering Class I shares on December 15, 2008.
b During the period ended February 28, 2010, 26,128 Class B shares representing $349,282 were automatically
converted to 26,133 Class A shares and during the period ended August 31, 2009, 18,768 Class B shares
representing $237,450 were automatically converted to 18,783 Class A shares.

See notes to financial statements.

38



FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class for the fiscal periods indicated.All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share.Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.

Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
Class A Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 13.10 13.23 13.50 13.81 13.97 13.85
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—neta .26 .59 .58 .55 .55 .54
Net realized and unrealized            
gain (loss) on investments .33 (.13) (.27) (.30) (.16) .14
Total from Investment Operations .59 .46 .31 .25 .39 .68
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.29) (.59) (.58) (.56) (.55) (.55)
Dividends from net realized            
gain on investments (.01)
Total Distributions (.29) (.59) (.58) (.56) (.55) (.56)
Net asset value, end of period 13.40 13.10 13.23 13.50 13.81 13.97
Total Return (%)b 4.52c 3.78 2.35 1.79 2.92 5.01
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets .97d .99 .98 .99 1.01 .99
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets .69d .70 .70 .69 .69 .69
Ratio of interest and expense            
related to floating rate notes            
issued to average net assets .00d,e
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets 4.38d 4.70 4.33 4.05 4.03 3.92
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5.94c 31.77 49.59 43.08 17.59 9.47
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 288,714 95,477 81,428 74,676 3,970 3,574

a Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
e Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
Class B Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 13.11 13.23 13.51 13.81 13.98 13.85
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—neta .23 .52 .51 .49 .48 .48
Net realized and unrealized            
gain (loss) on investments .32 (.11) (.27) (.30) (.16) .14
Total from Investment Operations .55 .41 .24 .19 .32 .62
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.26) (.53) (.52) (.49) (.49) (.48)
Dividends from net realized            
gain on investments (.01)
Total Distributions (.26) (.53) (.52) (.49) (.49) (.49)
Net asset value, end of period 13.40 13.11 13.23 13.51 13.81 13.98
Total Return (%)b 4.19c 3.35 1.77 1.36 2.34 4.57
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets 1.64d 1.61 1.54 1.57 1.56 1.54
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets 1.19d 1.20 1.20 1.19 1.19 1.19
Ratio of interest and expense            
related to floating rate notes            
issued to average net assets .00d,e
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets 3.89d 4.22 3.84 3.57 3.55 3.46
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5.94c 31.77 49.59 43.08 17.59 9.47
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 2,198 1,413 2,385 3,260 600 544

a     

Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.

b     

Exclusive of sales charge.

c     

Not annualized.

d     

Annualized.

e     

Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
Class C Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 13.10 13.23 13.50 13.81 13.98 13.85
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—neta .23 .50 .48 .44 .46 .44
Net realized and unrealized            
gain (loss) on investments .31 (.13) (.27) (.30) (.18) .14
Total from Investment Operations .54 .37 .21 .14 .28 .58
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.24) (.50) (.48) (.45) (.45) (.44)
Dividends from net realized            
gain on investments (.01)
Total Distributions (.24) (.50) (.48) (.45) (.45) (.45)
Net asset value, end of period 13.40 13.10 13.23 13.50 13.81 13.98
Total Return (%)b 4.14c 3.00 1.59 1.02 2.08 4.30
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets 1.74d 1.74 1.73 1.74 1.76 1.74
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets 1.44d 1.45 1.45 1.44 1.44 1.44
Ratio of interest and expense            
related to floating rate notes            
issued to average net assets .00d,e
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets 3.62d 3.93 3.58 3.32 3.29 3.20
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5.94c 31.77 49.59 43.08 17.59 9.47
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 24,714 13,220 8,364 7,549 611 539

a Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
e Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
Class I Shares (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Per Share Data ($):    
Net asset value, beginning of period 13.10 11.65
Investment Operations:    
Investment income—netb .32 .45
Net realized and unrealized    
gain (loss) on investments .29 1.45
Total from Investment Operations .61 1.90
Distributions:    
Dividends from investment income—net (.31) (.45)
Net asset value, end of period 13.40 13.10
Total Return (%)c 4.66 16.46
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):    
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsd .76 .96
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsd .44 .45
Ratio of interest and expense related to floating    
rate notes issued to average net assets .00d,e
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsd 4.65 4.91
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5.94c 31.77
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) 838 86

a From December 15, 2008 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2009.
b Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
e Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
Class Z Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 13.11 13.23 13.51 13.81 13.98 13.86
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—neta .31 .62 .62 .59 .59 .58
Net realized and unrealized            
gain (loss) on investments .29 (.12) (.28) (.30) (.17) .13
Total from Investment Operations .60 .50 .34 .29 .42 .71
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.31) (.62) (.62) (.59) (.59) (.58)
Dividends from net realized            
gain on investments (.01)
Total Distributions (.31) (.62) (.62) (.59) (.59) (.59)
Net asset value, end of period 13.40 13.11 13.23 13.51 13.81 13.98
Total Return (%) 4.57b 4.12 2.53 2.11 3.11 5.28
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets .74c .77 .76 .76 .77 .75
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets .45c .45 .45 .44 .44 .44
Ratio of interest and expense            
related to floating rate notes            
issued to average net assets .00c,d
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets 4.62c 4.97 4.58 4.31 4.30 4.21
Portfolio Turnover Rate 5.94b 31.77 49.59 43.08 17.59 9.47
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 238,904 232,390 252,246 268,420 192,404 207,034

a Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
d Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

Dreyfus AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Municipal Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company that offers four series, including the fund. The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser.

As of the close of business on January 19, 2010, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization previously approved by the fund’s Board of Directors, all of the assets, subject to the liabilities, of Dreyfus State Municipal Bond Funds, DreyfusVirginia Fund (“Virginia Fund”), were transferred to the fund in exchange for corresponding class of shares of Common Stock of the fund of equal value.The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with comparable investment objectives and strategies. Shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C of Virginia Fund received Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the fund, respectively, in each case in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of their investment inVirginia Fund at the time of the exchange. The exchange ratios for Class A, Class B and Class C shares are 1.24, 1.24 and 1.24, respectively.The net asset value of the fund’s shares on the close of business January 19, 2010, after the reorganization was $13.35 for Class A, $13.35 for Class B and $13.35 for Class C shares, and a total of 4,111,394 Class A shares, 42,128 Class B shares and 213,068 Class C shares were issued to shareholders of Virginia Fund in the exchange.The exchange was a tax-free event toVirginia Fund shareholders. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the fund were recorded at fair value; however the cost basis of investments received from Virginia Fund was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

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As of the close of business on January 26, 2010, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization previously approved by the fund’s Board of Directors, all of the assets, subject to the liabilities, of Dreyfus State Municipal Bond Funds, Dreyfus North Carolina Fund (“North Carolina Fund”), were transferred to the fund in exchange for corresponding class of shares of Common Stock of the fund of equal value.The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with comparable investment objectives and strategies. Shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C of North Carolina Fund received Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the fund, respectively, in each case in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of their investment in North Carolina Fund at the time of the exchange. The exchange ratios for Class A, Class B and Class C shares are 1.02, 1.02 and 1.02, respectively. The net asset value of the fund’s shares on the close of business January 26, 2010, after the reorganization was $13.35 for Class A, $13.35 for Class B and $13.35 for Class C shares, and a total of 4,158,878 Class A shares, 45,554 Class B shares and 266,510 Class C shares were issued to shareholders of North Carolina Fund in the exchange. The exchange was a tax-free event to North Carolina Fund shareholders. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the fund were recorded at fair value; however the cost basis of investments received from North Carolina Fund was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

As of the close of business on January 28,2010,pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization previously approved by the fund’s Board of Directors, all of the assets, subject to the liabilities, of Dreyfus State Municipal Bond Funds, Dreyfus Michigan Fund (“Michigan Fund”), were transferred to the fund in exchange for corresponding class of shares of Common Stock of the fund of equal value.The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds with comparable investment objectives and strategies. Shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C of Michigan Fund received Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the fund, respectively, in each case in an amount equal to the aggregate net asset value of

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

their investment in Michigan Fund at the time of the exchange. The exchange ratios for Class A, Class B and Class C shares are 1.09, 1.09 and 1.09, respectively.The net asset value of the fund’s shares on the close of business January 28, 2010, after the reorganization was $13.33 for Class A, $13.33 for Class B and $13.33 for Class C shares, and a total of 5,393,945 Class A shares, 18,790 Class B shares and 235,842 Class C shares were issued to shareholders of Michigan Fund in the exchange. The exchange was a tax-free event to Michigan Fund shareholders. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the fund were recorded at fair value;however the cost basis of investments received from Michigan Fund was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

The net assets and net unrealized appreciation immediately before the acquisition were as follows:

  Unrealized  
  Appreciation ($) Net Assets ($)
Virginia Fund—Target Fund 2,489,966 58,293,983
North Carolina Fund—Target Fund 2,446,568 59,687,068
Michigan Fund—Target Fund 4,164,842 75,295,537
Dreyfus AMT-Free Municipal Bond    
Fund-Acquiring Fund 3,960,241 359,223,594
Total 13,061,617 552,500,182

Assuming the acquisitions of Virginia Fund, North Carolina Fund and Michigan Fund had been completed on September 1, 2009, respectively, the acquiring fund’s pro forma results in the Statement of Operations during the period ended February 28, 2010 were as follows:

Net investment income $12,223,0041
Net realized and unrealized  
gain (loss) on investment $11,778,6692
Net increase (decrease) in net assets  
resulting from operations $24,001,673

1 $8,778,471 as reported in the Statement of Operations, plus $951,475 Virginia Fund,
  $1,038,720 North Carolina Fund and $1,454,338 Michigan Fund pre-merger.
2 $8,590,413 as reported in the Statement of Operations plus $756,846 Virginia Fund,
  $989,007 North Carolina Fund and $1,442,403 Michigan Fund pre-merger.

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Because the combined funds have been managed as a single integrated fund since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of Virginia Fund, North Carolina Fund and Michigan Fund that have been included in the fund’s Statement of Operations since February 28, 2010.

MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares. The fund is authorized to issue 600 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock.The fund currently offers five classes of shares: Class A (100 million shares authorized), Class B (100 million shares authorized), Class C (100 million shares authorized), Class I (100 million shares authorized) and Class Z (200 million shares authorized). Class A shares are subject to a sales charge imposed at the time of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) imposed on Class B share redemptions made within six years of purchase and automatically convert to Class A shares after six years. The fund does not offer Class B shares, except in connection with dividend reinvestment and permitted exchanges of Class B shares. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase. Class I shares are sold at net asset value per share only to institutional investors. Class Z shares are closed to new investors. Other differences between the classes include the services offered to and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) has become 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 authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC has superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. 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 Company 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: Investments in securities are valued each business day by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Board of Directors. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service 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 such securities). Other investments (which constitute a majority of the portfolio securities) are carried at fair value as determined by the Service, based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of municipal securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. Options and financial futures on municipal and U.S.Treasury securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day.

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 trans-

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action 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 hierar chy 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 invest ments 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.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2010 in valuing the fund’s investments:

    Level 2—Other Level 3—  
  Level 1— Significant Significant  
  Unadjusted Observable Unobservable  
  Quoted Prices Inputs Inputs Total
Assets ($)        
Investments in Securities:      
Municipal Bonds 554,124,520 554,124,520

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

In January 2010, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. ASU 2010-06 will require reporting entities to make new disclosures about amounts and reasons for significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements as well as inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3, and information on purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures surrounding purchases,sales,issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2010-06 may have on the fund’s financial statement disclosures.

(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 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.

The fund has arrangements with the custodian and cash management bank whereby the fund may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset custody and cash management fees. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes net earnings credits as an expense offset in the Statement of Operations.

(c) Dividends to shareholders: It is the policy of the fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a

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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.

(d) 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 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 February 28, 2010, 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, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each of the tax years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2009 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $2,357,871 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net securities profits, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2009. If not applied, $1,278,066 of the carryover expires in fiscal 2010, $74,950 expires in fiscal 2012, $7,447 expires in fiscal 2013 and $997,408 expires in fiscal 2017.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 was as follows: tax exempt income $15,499,878 and ordinary income $1,703.The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:

The fund participates with other Dreyfus-managed funds in a $225 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, (each, a “Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions. In connection therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for each Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2010 was approximately $7,200, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.39%.

NOTE 3—Management Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Pursuant to a management agreement with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .60% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly.The Manager has undertaken, until such time as it gives shareholders at least 90 days’ notice, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the expenses of the fund so that fund expenses, exclusive of shareholder services plan fees, Rule 12b-1 distribution plan fees, taxes, brokerage fees, interest on borrowings, commitment fees and extraordinary expenses, do not exceed an annual rate of .45% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. The reduction in management fee, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $568,482 during the period ended February 28, 2010.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the Distributor retained $6,808 from commissions earned on sales of the fund’s Class A shares, and $590 and $766 from CDSCs on redemptions of the fund’s Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

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(b) Under the Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, Class B and Class C shares pay the Distributor for distributing their shares at an annual rate of .50% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class B shares and .75% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class B and Class C shares were charged $3,412 and $59,874, respectively, pursuant to the Plan.

(c) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, Class A, Class B and Class C shares pay the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class B and Class C shares for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Distributor may make payments to Service Agents (a securities dealer, financial institution or other industry professional) in respect of these services.The Distributor determines the amounts to be paid to Service Agents. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class A, Class B and Class C shares were charged $169,671, $1,706 and $19,958 respectively, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.

Under the Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class Z (“Class Z Shareholder Services Plan”), Class Z shares reimburse the Distributor an amount not to exceed an annual rate of .25% of the value of Class Z shares’ average daily net assets for certain allocated expenses of providing personal services and/or maintaining shareholder accounts.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding Class Z shares providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of Class Z shareholder accounts. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class Z shares were charged $46,732 pursuant to the Class Z Shareholder Services Plan.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The fund compensates Dreyfus Transfer, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, under a transfer agency agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $45,817 pursuant to the transfer agency agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a cash management agreement for performing cash management services related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $2,956 pursuant to the cash management agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations. These fees were offset by earnings credits pursuant to the cash management agreement.

The fund also compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $22,950 pursuant to the custody agreement.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $3,341 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

The components of “Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $255,102, Rule 12b-1 distribution plan fees $14,896, shareholder services plan fees $60,387, custodian fees $17,801, chief compliance officer fees $19,087 and transfer agency per account fees $21,412, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $113,930.

(d) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

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NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:

The aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, during the period ended February 28, 2010, amounted to $36,073,084 and $23,976,049, respectively.

The fund adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The fund held no derivatives during the period ended February 28, 2010.These disclosures did not impact the notes to the financial statements.

Inverse Floater Securities: The fund may participate in secondary inverse floater structures in which fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds purchased by the fund are transferred to a trust.The trust subsequently issues two or more variable rate securities that are collateralized by the cash flows of the fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds. One or more of these variable rate securities pays interest based on a short-term floating rate set by a remarketing agent at predetermined intervals. A residual interest tax-exempt security is also created by the trust, which is transferred to the fund, and is paid interest based on the remaining cash flow of the trust, after payment of interest on the other securities and various expenses of the trust.

The fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the trust as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the fund’s investments, and the related floating rate certificate securities reflected as fund liabilities under the caption, “Payable for floating rate notes issued” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the inverse floater structure during the period ended February 28, 2010, was approximately $1,700,000, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of .09%.

At February 28, 2010, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments was $14,877,604, consisting of $27,607,908 gross unrealized appreciation and $12,730,304 gross unrealized depreciation.

At February 28, 2010, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).

NOTE 5—Subsequent Events Evaluation:

Dreyfus has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF THE FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on November 9-10, 2009, the Board considered the re-approval for an annual period of the fund’s Management Agreement,pursuant to which the Manager provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services.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 Manager.

Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board members considered information previously provided to them in a presentation from representatives of the Manager regarding services provided to the fund and other funds in the Dreyfus complex, and representatives of the Manager confirmed that there had been no material changes in the information. The Board also discussed the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the fund pursuant to the fund’s Management Agreement. The Manager’s representatives reviewed the fund’s distribution of accounts and the relationships the Manager has with various intermediaries and the different needs of each.The Manager’s representatives noted the diversity of distribution of the fund as well as among the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the Manager’s corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each of the fund’s distribution channels. The Board also reviewed the number of shareholder accounts in the fund, as well as the fund’s asset size.

The Board members also considered the Manager’s research and portfolio management capabilities and that the Manager also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board members also considered the Manager’s extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructure.

Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Management Fee and Expense Ratio and Performance. The Board members reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the fund’s management fee and

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE

FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

expense ratio with a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”) that were selected by Lipper. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual management fee rates and total operating expenses.

The Board members also reviewed the reports prepared by Lipper that presented the fund’s performance for various periods ended September 30, 2009, as well as comparisons of total return performance for various periods ended September 30, 2009 and yield performance for one-year periods ended September 30th for the fund to the same group of funds as the Expense Group (the “Performance Group”) and to a group of funds that was broader than the Expense Universe (the “Performance Universe”) that also were selected by Lipper. The Manager previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe, and Performance Group and Performance Universe. The Manager also provided a comparison of the fund’s total return to the fund’s Lipper category average return for each of the past 10 calendar years.

The Board reviewed the results of the Expense Group and Expense Universe comparisons that were prepared based on financial statements currently available to Lipper as of September 30, 2009. The Board reviewed the range of management fees and expense ratios of the funds in the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median. The Board also noted that the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians and that the fund’s total expense ratio (based on Class A shares) was lower than the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians.

With respect to the fund’s performance, because the fund’s Class A shares have only five years of performance history (through September 30, 2009), the Board also reviewed performance results for the fund’s Class Z shares, which is the fund’s oldest share class.The Board noted that the fund’s Class Z shares achieved first or second quartile (the first quartile being the highest performance ranking group) total return rankings in

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the Performance Group and Performance Universe for each reported time period up to 10 years.The Board noted that Class A shares’ performance was slightly lower than the performance of Class Z shares, and that Class A shares achieved second or third quartile total return rankings in the Performance Group and Performance Universe for each reported time period up to 10 years.The Board further noted that the fund’s total return was higher than the fund’s Lipper category average return for 8 of the past 10 calendar years (lower in 2 of the 10 years).

On a yield performance basis, the Board noted that the 1-year yield performance for Class Z shares for the past 10 annual periods was at or higher than the Performance Group median for each reported annual period and higher than the Performance Universe median for each reported annual period. The Board also noted that the 1-year yield performance for Class A shares was lower than the Performance Group median and higher than the Performance Universe median for each of the six reported annual period.

Representatives of the Manager reviewed with the Board members the fees paid to the Manager or its affiliates by mutual funds managed by the Manager or its affiliates that were reported in the same Lipper category as the fund (the “Similar Funds”), and explained the nature of the Similar Funds and any differences, from the Manager’s perspective, in providing services to the Similar Funds as compared to the fund.The Manager’s representatives also reviewed the costs associated with distribution through intermediaries. The Board analyzed differences in fees paid to the Manager and discussed the relationship of the management fees paid in light of the services provided.The Board members considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Funds to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee. Representatives of the Manager noted that there were no similarly managed institutional separate accounts or wrap fee accounts managed by the Manager or its affiliates with similar investment objectives, policies, and strategies as the fund.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE

FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale.The Manager’s representatives reviewed the dollar amount of expenses allocated and profit received by the Manager and the method used to determine such expenses and profit.The Board considered information, previously provided and discussed, prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Manager’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus mutual fund complex.The Board members also considered that the methodology had also been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm which, like the consultant, found the methodology to be reasonable.The consulting firm also analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of the fund. The Board members evaluated the profitability analysis in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund, including the change in the fund’s asset size from the prior year, 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 shareholders.The Board members also considered potential benefits to the Manager from acting as investment adviser to the fund and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect with respect to trading the fund’s portfolio.

It was noted that the Board members should consider the Manager’s profitability with respect to the fund as part of their evaluation of whether the fees under the Management Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by the Manager, including the nature, extent, and quality of such services and that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been decreasing, the possibility that the Manager may have realized any economies of scale would be less. It was noted that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was within the range determined by appropriate court cases to be reasonable given the services rendered and that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was

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reasonable given the generally superior service levels provided. The Board also noted the Manager’s absorption of certain expenses of the fund over the past year and its effect on the profitability of the Manager.

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 continuation of the fund’s Management Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board reached the following conclusions and determinations.

  • The Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the ser- vices provided by the Manager are adequate and appropriate.

  • The Board was satisfied with the fund’s performance.

  • The Board concluded that the fee paid to the Manager by the fund was reasonable in light of the services provided, comparative perfor- mance and expense and management fee information, costs of the services provided, and profits to be realized and benefits derived or to be derived by the Manager from its relationship with the fund.

  • The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Manager in con- nection with the management fee rate charged to the fund, and that, to the extent in the future it were to be 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.

The Board members considered these conclusions and determinations, along with the information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year, and, without any one factor being dispositive, the Board determined that re-approval of the fund’s Management Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

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For More Information


Telephone Call your financial representative or 1-800-554-4611 Holders of Class Z call 1-800-645-6561

Mail The Dreyfus Family of Funds, 144 Glenn Curtiss Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11556-0144

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-645-6561.




Dreyfus BASIC
Municipal Money
Market Fund

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2010




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Contents

 

THE FUND

2     

A Letter from the Chairman and CEO

3     

Discussion of Fund Performance

6     

Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses

6     

Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds

7     

Statement of Investments

18     

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

19     

Statement of Operations

20     

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

21     

Financial Highlights

22     

Notes to Financial Statements

29     

Information About the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Management Agreement

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Back Cover



Dreyfus BASIC
Municipal Money
Market Fund

The Fund


A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus BASIC Municipal Money Market Fund, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.

Virtually all of the capital markets realized a broad-based rebound in security prices during the reporting period, as global credit markets showed improvements and an economic recovery gained momentum in the United States and around the world. However, stubbornly high unemployment rates produced headwinds against tepid improvements in business activity, consumer spending and the broad housing market. To help mitigate the risk of a relapse in economic decline, the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) continued its aggressive accommodative monetary policy and maintained short-term interest rates near historically low levels since the start of 2009.

According to the Federal Open Market Committee’s recent statements, it appears likely that they intend on keeping any prospects of raising the overnight federal funds rate on hold for some time despite the possibility of above-trend economic growth and inflation in 2010. However, it has begun to lay the groundwork for future rate hikes, including paring back some of the market support it has provided to financial institutions. For investors looking to allocate into such long-term assets as stocks and bonds, we believe positive results are likely to be delivered through a selective security evaluation process that favors such active investment vehicles. As always, your financial advisor can help you identify those opportunities and recommend appropriate ways for you to align them with your current liquidity needs, future goals and attitude toward risk.

For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as market perspectives, we have provided a Discussion of Fund Performance.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.


Jonathan R. Baum
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Dreyfus Corporation
March 15, 2010

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

For the period of September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, as provided by Colleen Meehan, Senior Portfolio Manager

Fund and Market Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2010, Dreyfus BASIC Municipal Money Market Fund produced an annualized yield of 0.03%. Taking into account the effects of compounding, the fund produced an annualized effective yield of 0.03%.1

Yields of tax-exempt money market instruments remained at historically low levels during the reporting period as the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) maintained an aggressively accommodative monetary policy to stimulate economic growth in the wake of a recession and financial crisis. Supply-and-demand dynamics in the tax-exempt money markets also contributed to low yields.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in short-term, high-quality, municipal obligations that provide income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund may also invest in high-quality, short-term structured notes, which are derivative instruments whose value is tied to underlying municipal obligations.

Although the fund seeks to provide income exempt from federal income taxes, interest from some of its holdings may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. In addition, the fund may invest temporarily in high-quality, taxable money market instruments when acceptable municipal obligations are not available for investment.

Economy, Supply-and-Demand Dynamics Kept Yields Low

The reporting period began in the midst of a recovery from the most severe recession since the 1930s.Although unemployment has remained high, manufacturing activity has rebounded and housing prices appear

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

to have bottomed. In addition, credit markets thawed as they recovered from a global credit crisis.

In response to the downturn, the Fed had reduced the overnight federal funds rate to an unprecedented low range between 0% and 0.25%, where it remained throughout the reporting period. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also had initiated several remedial measures, including the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds, which remained in effect through September 18, 2009.

In the municipal securities market, tighter lending restrictions, credit-rating downgrades, industry consolidation and the collapse of the municipal bond insurance industry led to a decrease in the supply of eligible variable-rate demand notes and tender option bonds. Due to the high cost of short-term funding, states and municipalities instead issued more long-term bonds, including taxable securities through the government-supported Build America Bonds program, which was enacted as part of the economic stimulus package.These factors effectively limited the available supply of municipal money market instruments.

Meanwhile, demand for tax-exempt money market instruments remained relatively robust. In addition to demand from individuals concerned about potential tax increases, the tax-exempt market saw rising participation among institutional investors seeking competitive yields compared with taxable money market instruments.The combination of limited supply and robust demand put additional downward pressure on already low tax-exempt money market yields.

Finally, many states and municipalities struggled throughout the reporting period with deteriorating fiscal conditions due to reduced tax collections and intensifying demands on social services.The resulting credit deterioration has further limited the supply of instruments meeting our investment criteria.

In-House Research Supported Credit Quality

As has been the case for some time, during the reporting period we continued to focus on direct, high-quality municipal obligations. Our credit analysts conduct in-depth, independent research into the fiscal health of the issuers we consider, a process that helped the funds avoid

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some of the market’s more severe credit-related problems. We favored instruments—including commercial paper and municipal notes with maturities of six months or less—backed by pledged tax appropriations or revenues from facilities providing essential services.We generally shied away from instruments issued by entities that depend heavily on state aid.

With interest rates hovering near historical lows throughout the reporting period, municipal money market funds have maintained short weighted average maturities compared to historical norms.The fund was no exception, as we set its weighted average maturity in a range that generally was in line with industry averages. Because yield differences have remained relatively narrow along the market’s maturity range, this conservative strategy did not detract materially from the fund’s performance.

Safety and Liquidity Remain Paramount

The Fed has repeatedly indicated that it is likely to keep short-term interest rates near historical lows for an extended period, suggesting that municipal money market yields are unlikely to rise significantly anytime soon. In addition, the U.S. government recently issued new regulations for money market funds in the wake of the financial crisis. Therefore, despite the apparent progress of the economic recovery, we believe the prudent course continues to be a conservative credit selection strategy with an emphasis on preservation of capital and liquidity. Of course, we are prepared to adjust our strategies as economic and market conditions evolve.

March 15, 2010

  An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government
  agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is
  possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
1 Annualized effective yield is based upon dividends declared daily and reinvested monthly. Past
  performance is no guarantee of future results.Yields fluctuate. Income may be subject to state and
  local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for
  certain investors.Yields provided reflect the absorption of certain fund expenses by The Dreyfus
  Corporation, pursuant to an agreement in effect until such time as shareholders are given at least
  90 days’ notice and which Dreyfus has committed will remain in place until at least January 1,
  2011. Had these expenses not been absorbed, the fund’s annualized yield would have been
  -0.18% and the fund’s annualized effective yield would have been -0.18%.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus BASIC Municipal Money Market Fund from September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended February 28, 2010

Expenses paid per $1,000 $1.98
Ending value (after expenses) $1,000.10

COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 28, 2010

Expenses paid per $1,000 $2.01
Ending value (after expenses) $1,022.81

† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .40%, multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments—99.2% Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Alabama—.9%          
Evergreen Industrial Development          
Board, Industrial Revenue,          
Refunding (Tenax Manufacturing          
Project) (LOC; San Paolo Bank) 0.28 3/7/10 2,300,000 a 2,300,000
Arizona—1.3%          
Yavapai County Industrial          
Development Authority, HR          
(Northern Arizona Healthcare          
System) (LOC; Banco Bilbao          
Vizcaya Argentaria) 0.17 3/7/10 3,400,000 a 3,400,000
California—3.8%          
Los Angeles County Capital Asset          
Leasing Corporation, LR, CP          
(LOC: Bayerische Landesbank,          
JPMorgan Chase Bank and          
Westdeutsche Landesbank) 0.36 3/15/10 5,100,000   5,100,000
Southern California Public Power          
Authority, Transmission          
Project Revenue, Refunding          
(Southern Transmission          
Project) (Insured; Assured          
Guaranty Municipal Corp. and          
Liquidity Facility;          
Westdeutsche Landesbank) 0.22 3/7/10 5,000,000 a 5,000,000
Colorado—4.4%          
CollegeInvest,          
Education Loan Revenue (LOC;          
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC) 0.22 3/7/10 1,600,000 a 1,600,000
Colorado,          
Revenue, TRAN (Education Loan          
Program) 1.50 8/12/10 4,000,000   4,021,713
Denver City and County,          
Airport System Revenue (LOC;          
Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg) 0.24 3/7/10 3,500,000 a 3,500,000
Solaris Metropolitan District          
Number 1, Property Tax Revenue          
(LOC; Key Bank) 0.90 3/7/10 2,610,000 a 2,610,000
Connecticut—.9%          
Hartford,          
GO Notes, BAN 2.25 4/15/10 2,500,000   2,505,242

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Florida—4.7%          
Capital Trust Agency,          
MFHR (Brittany Bay Apartments          
—Waterman’s Crossing)          
(Liquidity Facility; FHLMC and          
LOC; FHLMC) 0.25 3/7/10 2,835,000 a,b 2,835,000
Escambia County Health Facilities          
Authority, Healthcare          
Facilities Revenue, Refunding          
(Azalea Trace, Inc. Obligated          
Group) (LOC; Bank of America) 0.13 3/1/10 2,000,000 a 2,000,000
Jacksonville,          
Educational Facilities Revenue          
(Edward Waters College          
Project) (LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.28 3/7/10 1,240,000 a 1,240,000
Manatee County School District,          
GO Notes, TAN 1.00 5/1/10 2,000,000   2,002,005
Orange County Health Facilities          
Authority, HR (Orlando          
Regional Healthcare System)          
(LOC; Branch Banking and          
Trust Co.) 0.22 3/7/10 4,500,000 a 4,500,000
Georgia—1.7%          
Clayton County Development          
Authority, Revenue (DACC          
Public Purpose Corporation II          
Project) (LOC; Dexia Credit          
Locale) 0.50 3/7/10 4,570,000 a 4,570,000
Illinois—1.4%          
Illinois Development Finance          
Authority, Revenue (Park Ridge          
Youth Campus Project) (LOC;          
ABN-AMRO) 0.50 3/7/10 1,000,000 a 1,000,000
Illinois Finance Authority,          
Revenue (The Art Institute of          
Chicago) (LOC; Northern          
Trust Co.) 0.21 3/7/10 2,800,000 a 2,800,000
Indiana—2.5%          
Indiana Educational Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (Martin          
University Project)          
(LOC; Key Bank) 0.30 3/7/10 2,625,000 a 2,625,000

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Indiana (continued)          
Indiana Health and Educational          
Facility Financing Authority,          
Revenue (Ascension Health          
Senior Credit Group)          
(Liquidity Facility; Citibank NA) 0.20 3/7/10 4,000,000 a,b 4,000,000
Iowa—3.6%          
Guttenberg,          
HR, BAN (Guttenberg Municipal          
Hospial Project) 1.50 12/1/10 2,600,000   2,609,717
Iowa Finance Authority,          
SWDR (MidAmerican          
Energy Project) 0.44 3/7/10 5,000,000 a 5,000,000
Iowa Higher Education Loan          
Authority, Revenue, BAN          
(William Penn University Project) 1.50 12/1/10 2,000,000   2,007,474
Kansas—.6%          
Shawnee,          
IDR (Thrall Enterprises Inc.          
Project) (LOC; ABN-AMRO) 0.50 3/7/10 1,500,000 a 1,500,000
Louisiana—2.9%          
Ascension Parish,          
Revenue (BASF Corporation          
Project) 0.38 3/7/10 2,800,000 a 2,800,000
Louisiana Public Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (Tiger          
Athletic Foundation Project)          
(LOC; FHLB) 0.18 3/7/10 5,000,000 a 5,000,000
Maryland—2.4%          
Maryland Economic Development          
Corporation, Revenue          
(Chesapeake Advertising          
Facility) (LOC; M&T Bank) 0.45 3/7/10 1,545,000 a 1,545,000
Maryland Health and Higher          
Educational Facilities Authority,          
Revenue, CP (Johns Hopkins          
Health System)          
(Liquidity Facility; Wachovia Bank) 0.23 4/7/10 5,000,000   5,000,000
Massachusetts—1.1%          
Massachusetts,          
GO Notes, RAN 2.50 4/29/10 3,000,000   3,010,450

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Michigan—8.7%          
Michigan,          
GO Notes 2.00 9/30/10 5,000,000   5,042,709
Michigan Hospital Finance          
Authority, Revenue, CP          
(Trinity Health System) 0.28 6/11/10 5,000,000   5,000,000
Michigan Strategic Fund,          
LOR (Diocese of Grand Rapids          
Educational and Cathedral          
Square Project) (LOC; Fifth          
Third Bank) 0.29 3/7/10 11,200,000 a 11,200,000
Oakland County Economic          
Development Corporation, LOR          
(Michigan Seamless Tube LLC          
Project) (LOC; ABN-AMRO) 0.41 3/7/10 2,430,000 a 2,430,000
Minnesota—1.2%          
Waite Park,          
IDR (McDowall Company Project)          
(LOC; U.S. Bank NA) 0.41 3/7/10 3,240,000 a 3,240,000
Missouri—2.1%          
Missouri Development Finance          
Board, LR, CP          
(LOC; U.S. Bank NA) 0.25 4/5/10 5,571,000   5,571,000
Nevada—5.8%          
Clark County,          
Airport System Subordinate          
Lien Revenue (LOC; Landesbank          
Baden-Wurttemberg) 0.25 3/7/10 15,500,000 a 15,500,000
New Hampshire—.7%          
New Hampshire Health and Education          
Facilities Authority, Revenue          
(Dartmouth College Issue)          
(Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan          
Chase Bank) 0.15 3/1/10 1,000,000 a 1,000,000
New Hampshire Health and Education          
Facilities Authority, Revenue          
(University System of New          
Hampshire Issue) 0.14 3/1/10 1,000,000 a 1,000,000

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
New York—1.5%          
Metropolitan Transportation          
Authority, Transportation          
Revenue, Refunding (Insured;          
Assured Guaranty Municipal          
Corp. and Liquidity Facility;          
Westdeutsche Landesbank) 0.21 3/7/10 4,000,000 a 4,000,000
North Carolina—4.8%          
Iredell County Industrial          
Facilities and Pollution          
Control Financing Authority,          
IDR (C.R. Onsrud, Inc.          
Project) (LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 2,805,000 a 2,805,000
North Carolina Capital Facilities          
Finance Agency, Educational          
Facilities Revenue (High Point          
University Project) (LOC;          
Branch Banking and Trust Co.) 0.19 3/7/10 4,000,000 a 4,000,000
North Carolina Medical Care          
Commission, Health Care          
Facility Revenue (Merlots          
Program) (Providence Place          
Retirement Community Nursing          
Home Project) (Liquidity          
Facility; Wachovia Bank and          
LOC; GNMA) 0.18 3/7/10 6,235,000 a,b 6,235,000
Ohio—2.1%          
Akron,          
Street Improvement Special          
Assessment Notes 3.50 10/1/10 1,000,000   1,004,280
Bellevue City School District,          
School Facilities Construction          
and Improvement Unlimited Tax          
GO Notes 1.45 6/2/10 2,000,000   2,004,068
Clark County,          
Solid Waste Facilities Revenue          
(Eastwood Dairy LLC Project)          
(LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.40 3/7/10 2,750,000 a 2,750,000

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Oklahoma—2.8%          
Optima Municipal Authority,          
Industrial Revenue (Seaboard          
Project) (LOC; Bank of the          
West) 0.39 3/7/10 7,500,000 a 7,500,000
Pennsylvania—3.8%          
Delaware County Industrial          
Development Authority, PCR, CP          
(Exelon Generation Company          
LLC) (LOC; BNP Paribas) 0.27 3/16/10 2,000,000   2,000,000
Emmaus General Authority,          
Local Government Revenue          
(Bond Pool Program)          
(LOC; U.S. Bank NA) 0.20 3/7/10 2,000,000 a 2,000,000
Lancaster County Hospital          
Authority, Health Center          
Revenue (LUTHERCARE Project)          
(LOC; M&T Bank) 0.20 3/7/10 1,257,000 a 1,257,000
Pennsylvania Economic Development          
Financing Authority, Revenue          
(Evergreen Community Power          
Facility) (LOC; M&T Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 5,000,000 a 5,000,000
South Carolina—1.8%          
South Carolina Jobs-Economic          
Development Authority, HR          
(Conway Hospital, Inc.)          
(Insured; Assured Guaranty          
Municipal Corp. and Liquidity          
Facility; Branch Banking and          
Trust Co.) 0.22 3/7/10 4,975,000 a 4,975,000
Tennessee—15.5%          
Industrial Development Board of          
Blount County and the Cities          
of Alcoa and Maryville, Local          
Government Public Improvement          
Revenue (Maryville Civic Arts          
Center Project) (LOC; Branch          
Banking and Trust Co.) 0.19 3/7/10 6,000,000 a 6,000,000
Jackson Energy Authority,          
Gas System Revenue, Refunding          
(LOC; FHLB) 0.19 3/7/10 4,340,000 a 4,340,000

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Tennessee (continued)          
Knox County Health, Educational          
and Housing Facility Board,          
Hospital Facilities Revenue          
(Catholic Healthcare Partners)          
(LOC; Landesbank          
Baden-Wurttemberg) 0.22 3/7/10 4,300,000 a 4,300,000
Metropolitan Government of          
Nashville and Davidson County          
Health and Educational          
Facilities Board, Revenue,          
Refunding (Belmont University          
Project) (LOC; FHLB) 0.19 3/7/10 13,700,000 a 13,700,000
Sevier County Public Building          
Authority, Public Project          
Construction Notes (Tennessee          
Association of Utility          
Districts Interim Loan Program) 1.25 3/1/11 2,000,000   2,010,997
Tennergy Corporation,          
Gas Revenue (Putters Program)          
(Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan          
Chase Bank) 0.20 3/7/10 3,380,000 a,b 3,380,000
Tennergy Corporation,          
Gas Revenue (Putters Program)          
(LOC; BNP Paribas) 0.20 3/7/10 6,885,000 a,b 6,885,000
Tennessee,          
CP (Liquidity Facility;          
Tennessee Consolidated          
Retirement System) 0.30 6/8/10 1,500,000   1,500,000
Texas—7.3%          
Greenville Industrial Development          
Corporation, IDR          
(Woodgrain Project)          
(LOC; General          
Electric Capital Corp.) 0.32 3/7/10 3,225,000 a 3,225,000
Harris County Metropolitan Transit          
Authority, CP          
(Liquidity Facility;          
JPMorgan Chase Bank) 0.39 4/13/10 6,500,000   6,500,000
Texas,          
TRAN 2.50 8/31/10 5,000,000   5,051,406

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Texas (continued)          
University of Texas System Board          
of Regents, Financing System          
Revenue 0.13 3/7/10 4,750,000 a 4,750,000
Vermont—1.3%          
Vermont Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue, CP          
(Economic Development Capital          
Program) (LOC; Credit Agricole          
CIB) 0.45 3/2/10 3,400,000   3,400,000
Virginia—.9%          
Hanover County Industrial          
Development Authority, IDR          
(Virginia Iron and Metal          
Company Inc., Project) (LOC;          
Branch Banking and Trust Co.) 0.29 3/7/10 2,555,000 a 2,555,000
Washington—2.4%          
Port of Chehalis Industrial          
Development Corporation,          
Industrial Revenue (JLT          
Holding, LLC Project) (LOC;          
Wells Fargo Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 2,480,000 a 2,480,000
Washington Housing Finance          
Commission, Nonprofit Housing          
Revenue (Mirabella Project)          
(LOC; HSH Nordbank) 0.25 3/1/10 3,900,000 a 3,900,000
Wisconsin—4.3%          
Waupaca,          
IDR (Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.          
Project) (LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.40 3/7/10 3,350,000 a 3,350,000
Wisconsin Health and Educational          
Facilities Authority, Revenue          
(Mequon Jewish Campus, Inc.          
Project) (LOC; Bank One) 0.30 3/7/10 3,060,000 a 3,060,000

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Wisconsin (continued)        
Wisconsin Health and Educational        
Facilities Authority, Revenue,        
Refunding (Lawrence University        
of Wisconsin) (LOC; JPMorgan        
Chase Bank) 0.21 3/7/10 4,035,000 a 4,035,000
Wisconsin Rural Water Construction        
Loan Program Commmission,        
Revenue, BAN 1.50 11/15/10 1,000,000 1,005,274
 
Total Investments (cost $267,023,335)   99.2% 267,023,335
Cash and Receivables (Net)     .8% 2,187,983
Net Assets     100.0% 269,211,318

a Variable rate demand note—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at February 28, 2010. Maturity date represents
the next demand date, or the ultimate maturity date if earlier.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.These securities may be resold in
transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2010, these
securities amounted to $23,335,000 or 8.7% of net assets.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Summary of Abbreviations    
 
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA American Capital Access
AGC ACE Guaranty Corporation AGIC Asset Guaranty Insurance Company
AMBAC American Municipal Bond    
  Assurance Corporation ARRN Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes
BAN Bond Anticipation Notes BPA Bond Purchase Agreement
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty COP Certificate of Participation
CP Commercial Paper EDR Economic Development Revenue
EIR Environmental Improvement Revenue FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance
      Company
FHA Federal Housing Administration FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage FNMA Federal National
  Corporation   Mortgage Association
GAN Grant Anticipation Notes GIC Guaranteed Investment Contract
GNMA Government National    
  Mortgage Association GO General Obligation
HR Hospital Revenue IDB Industrial Development Board
IDC Industrial Development Corporation IDR Industrial Development Revenue
LOC Letter of Credit LOR Limited Obligation Revenue
LR Lease Revenue MFHR Multi-Family Housing Revenue
MFMR Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue PCR Pollution Control Revenue
PILOT Payment in Lieu of Taxes RAC Revenue Anticipation Certificates
RAN Revenue Anticipation Notes RAW Revenue Anticipation Warrants
RRR Resources Recovery Revenue SAAN State Aid Anticipation Notes
SBPA Standby Bond Purchase Agreement SFHR Single Family Housing Revenue
SFMR Single Family Mortgage Revenue SONYMA State of New York Mortgage Agency
SWDR Solid Waste Disposal Revenue TAN Tax Anticipation Notes
TAW Tax Anticipation Warrants TRAN Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
XLCA XL Capital Assurance    

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Summary of Combined Ratings (Unaudited)  
 
Fitch or Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s Value (%)
F1+,F1   VMIG1,MIG1,P1   SP1+,SP1,A1+,A1 90.2
AAA,AA,Ac   Aaa,Aa,Ac   AAA,AA,Ac 3.9
Not Ratedd   Not Ratedd   Not Ratedd 5.9
          100.0

† Based on total investments.
c Notes which are not F, MIG and SP rated are represented by bond ratings of the issuers.
d Securities which, while not rated by Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, have been determined by the Manager to
be of comparable quality to those rated securities in which the fund may invest.

See notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

  Cost Value
Assets ($):    
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments 267,023,335 267,023,335
Cash   2,037,347
Interest receivable   280,012
Prepaid expenses   15,500
    269,356,194
Liabilities ($):    
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 2(b)   61,435
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed   38,483
Accrued expenses   44,958
    144,876
Net Assets ($)   269,211,318
Composition of Net Assets ($):    
Paid-in capital   269,211,318
Net Assets ($)   269,211,318
Shares Outstanding    
(3 billion shares of $.001 par value Common Stock authorized)   269,211,318
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($)   1.00
 
See notes to financial statements.    

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Income ($):  
Interest Income 612,184
Expenses:  
Management fee—Note 2(a) 706,036
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 2(b) 69,301
Professional fees 27,519
Custodian fees—Note 2(b) 17,081
Directors’ fees and expenses—Note 2(c) 10,875
Registration fees 10,125
Treasury insurance expense—Note 1(e) 6,752
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports 3,386
Miscellaneous 13,090
Total Expenses 864,165
Less—reduction in management fee due to undertaking—Note 2(a) (227,503)
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertaking—Note 2(a) (65,231)
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 1(b) (1,230)
Net Expenses 570,201
Investment Income—Net, representing net increase  
in net assets resulting from operations 41,983
 
See notes to financial statements.  

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009
Operations ($):    
Investment Income-Net, representing    
net increase in net assets    
resulting from operations 41,983 3,769,513
Dividends to Shareholders from ($):    
Investment income—net (41,983) (3,769,513)
Capital Stock Transactions ($1.00 per share):    
Net proceeds from shares sold 34,679,390 101,299,363
Dividends reinvested 40,655 3,626,278
Cost of shares redeemed (63,572,313) (167,512,764)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
from Capital Stock Transactions (28,852,268) (62,587,123)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (28,852,268) (62,587,123)
Net Assets ($):    
Beginning of Period 298,063,586 360,650,709
End of Period 269,211,318 298,063,586
 
See notes to financial statements.    

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.

Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
  (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—net .000a .011 .025 .033 .028 .016
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.000)a (.011) (.025) (.033) (.028) (.016)
Net asset value, end of period 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Return (%) .02b 1.12 2.50 3.32 2.82 1.64
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets .61b .65 .60 .60 .61 .60
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets .40b .44 .43 .45 .44 .44
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets .03b 1.15 2.46 3.27 2.76 1.63
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 269,211 298,064 360,651 339,372 363,231 420,987

a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

Dreyfus BASIC Municipal Money Market Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Municipal Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering four series including the fund. The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity.The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.

It is the fund’s policy to maintain a continuous net asset value per share of $1.00; the fund has adopted certain investment, fund valuation and dividend and distribution policies to enable it to do so. There is no assurance, however, that the fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value per share of $1.00.

The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) has become 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 authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC has superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.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.

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The Company 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: Investments in securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the Act, which has been determined by the Board of Directors to represent the fair value of the fund’s investments.

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).

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For example, money market securities are valued using amortized cost, in accordance with rules under the Act. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected as Level 2.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2010 in valuing the fund’s investments:

  Short-Term
Valuation Inputs Investments ($)
Level 1—Unadjusted Quoted Prices
Level 2—Other Significant Observable Inputs 267,023,335
Level 3—Significant Unobservable Inputs
Total 267,023,335

† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities trans-

actions 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 recognized on the accrual basis. Cost of investments represents amortized cost.

The fund has arrangements with the custodian and cash management bank whereby the fund may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset custody and cash management fees. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes net earnings credits as an expense offset in the Statement of Operations.

(c) Dividends to shareholders: It is the policy of the fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are 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

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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.

(d) 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 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 February 28, 2010, 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, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each of the tax years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2009 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 was as follows: tax exempt income $3,769,513. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

At February 28, 2010, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).

(e) Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program: The fund entered into a Guarantee Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) to participate in the Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (the “Program”).

Under the Program, the Treasury guaranteed the share price of shares of the fund held by shareholders as of September 19, 2008 at $1.00 per share if the fund’s net asset value per share fell below $0.995 (a “Guarantee Event”) and the fund liquidated. Recovery under the Program was subject to certain conditions and limitations.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Fund shares acquired by investors after September 19, 2008 that increased the number of fund shares the investor held at the close of business on September 19, 2008 were not eligible for protection under the Program. In addition, fund shares acquired by investors who did not hold fund shares at the close of business on September 19, 2008 were not eligible for protection under the Program.

The Program, which was originally set to expire on December 18, 2008, was initially extended by the Treasury until April 30, 2009 and had been further extended by the Treasury until September 18, 2009, at which time the Secretary of the Treasury terminated the Program. Participation in the initial term and the extended periods of the Program required a payment to the Treasury in the amount of .010%, .015% and .015%, respectively, of the fund’s shares outstanding as of September 19, 2008 (valued at $1.00 per share).

NOTE 2—Management Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Pursuant to a management agreement with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .50% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly.The Manager has undertaken, until such time as it gives shareholders at least 90 days’ notice to the contrary, to reduce the management fee paid by the fund, if the fund’s aggregate expenses, exceed an annual rate of .45% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets.The reduction in management fee, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $227,503 during the period ended February 28, 2010.

The Manager has undertaken to reimburse expenses in the event that current yields drop below a certain level. Such limitation may fluctuate daily, is voluntary and not contractual and may be terminated at any time. The reduction in expense pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $65,231 during the period ended February 28, 2010.

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(b) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the fund reimburses the Distributor an amount not to exceed an annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets for certain allocated expenses of providing personal services and/or maintaining shareholder accounts.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $51,177 pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.

The fund compensates DreyfusTransfer, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, under a transfer agency agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $11,093 pursuant to the transfer agency agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates The Bank of NewYork Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, under a cash management agreement for performing cash management services related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $1,230 pursuant to the cash management agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations. These fees were offset by earnings credits pursuant to the cash management agreement.

The fund also compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $17,081 pursuant to the custody agreement.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $3,341 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The components of “Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $103,166, custodian fees $8,713, chief compliance officer fees $6,124 and transfer agency per account fees $4,716, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $61,284.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

NOTE 3—Securities Transactions:

The fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain related affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the fund from or to another fund or portfolio that are, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Director and/or common Officers, complies with Rule 17a-7 of the Act. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund engaged in purchases that amounted to $86,900,000 and sales that amounted to $36,485,000 of securities pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 of the Act.

NOTE 4—Subsequent Events Evaluation:

Dreyfus has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF THE FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on November 9-10, 2009, the Board considered the re-approval for an annual period of the fund’s Management Agreement,pursuant to which the Manager provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services.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 Manager.

Analysis of Nature,Extent,and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board members considered information previously provided to them in a presentation from representatives of the Manager regarding services provided to the fund and other funds in the Dreyfus complex, and representatives of the Manager confirmed that there had been no material changes in the information. The Board also discussed the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the fund pursuant to the fund’s Management Agreement.The Manager’s representatives reviewed the fund’s distribution of accounts and the relationships the Manager has with various intermediaries and the different needs of each. The Manager’s representatives noted that the fund is serviced predominantly by the Manager’s retail servicing division.The Manager’s representatives noted the diversity of distribution of the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the Manager’s need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each of the fund’s distribution channels. The Board also reviewed the number of shareholder accounts in the fund, as well as the fund’s asset size.

The Board members also considered the Manager’s research and portfolio management capabilities and that the Manager also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board members also considered the Manager’s extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructure.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Management Fee and Expense Ratio and Performance. The Board members reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the fund’s management fee and expense ratio with a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”) that were selected by Lipper. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual management fee rates and total operating expenses.

The Board members also reviewed the reports prepared by Lipper that presented the fund’s performance as well as comparisons of total return performance among the same group of funds as the Expense Group (the “Performance Group”) and to a group of funds that was broader than the Expense Universe (the “Performance Universe”) that also was selected by Lipper, all for various periods ended September 30, 2009. The Manager previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe, and Performance Group and Performance Universe.

The Board reviewed the results of the Expense Group and Expense Universe comparisons that were prepared based on the current financial statements available to Lipper as of September 30, 2009.The Board reviewed the range of management fees and expense ratios of the funds in the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median. The Board also noted that the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians, and that the fund’s total expense ratio was the lowest in the Expense Group and lower than the Expense Universe median.

With respect to the fund’s performance, the Board noted that the fund achieved first quartile total return rankings (the first quartile reflecting the highest performance ranking group) in the Performance Group and Performance Universe for each reported time period up to 10 years, including the number one ranking in the Performance Group for each reported time period up to 5 years.

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Representatives of the Manager reviewed with the Board members the fees paid to the Manager or its affiliates by mutual funds managed by the Manager or its affiliates that were reported in the same Lipper category as the fund (the “Similar Funds”), and explained the nature of the Similar Funds and any differences, from the Manager’s perspective, in providing services to the Similar Funds as compared to the fund.The Manager’s representatives also reviewed the costs associated with distribution through intermediaries.The Board analyzed differences in fees paid to the Manager and discussed the relationship of the management fees paid in light of the services provided.The Board members considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Funds, to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee. Representatives of the Manager noted that there were no similarly managed institutional separate accounts or wrap fee accounts managed by the Manager or its affiliates with similar investment objectives, policies, and strategies as the fund.

Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. The Manager’s representatives reviewed the dollar amount of expenses allocated and profit received by the Manager and the method used to determine such expenses and profit.The Board considered information, previously provided and discussed, prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Manager’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus mutual fund complex.The Board members also considered that the methodology had also been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm which, like the consultant, found the methodology to be reasonable.The consulting firm also analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of the fund. The Board members evaluated the profitability analysis in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund, including the change in the fund’s asset size from the prior year,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 shareholders. The Board

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

members also considered potential benefits to the Manager from acting as investment adviser to the fund and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect with respect to trading the fund’s portfolio.

It was noted that the Board members should consider the Manager’s profitability with respect to the fund as part of their evaluation of whether the fees under the Management Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by the Manager, including the nature, extent, and quality of such services and that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been decreasing, the possibility that the Manager may have realized any economies of scale would be less. It was noted that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was within the range determined by appropriate court cases to be reasonable given the services rendered and that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was reasonable given the generally superior service levels provided. The Board also noted the Manager’s absorption of certain expenses of the fund over the past year and its effect on the profitability of the Manager.

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 continuation of the fund’s Management Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board reached the following conclusions and determinations.

  • The Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the ser- vices provided by the Manager are adequate and appropriate.

  • The Board was satisfied with the fund’s performance.

  • The Board concluded that the fee paid to the Manager by the fund was reasonable in light of the services provided, comparative perfor- mance and expense and management fee information, costs of the services provided, and profits to be realized and benefits derived or to be derived by the Manager from its relationship with the fund.

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  • The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Manager in con- nection with the management fee rate charged to the fund, and that, to the extent in the future it were to be 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.

The Board members considered these conclusions and determinations, along with the information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year, and, without any one factor being dispositive, the Board determined that re-approval of the fund’s Management Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

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For More Information


Telephone 1-800-645-6561

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The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-645-6561.




Dreyfus BASIC
New Jersey Municipal
Money Market Fund

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2010




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




 

Contents

 

THE FUND

2     

A Letter from the Chairman and CEO

3     

Discussion of Fund Performance

6     

Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses

6     

Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds

7     

Statement of Investments

16     

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

17     

Statement of Operations

18     

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

19     

Financial Highlights

20     

Notes to Financial Statements

28     

Information About the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Management Agreement

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Back Cover



Dreyfus BASIC
New Jersey Municipal
Money Market Fund

The Fund


A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus BASIC New Jersey Municipal Money Market Fund, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.

Virtually all of the capital markets realized a broad-based rebound in security prices during the reporting period, as global credit markets showed improvements and an economic recovery gained momentum in the United States and around the world. However, stubbornly high unemployment rates produced headwinds against tepid improvements in business activity, consumer spending and the broad housing market. To help mitigate the risk of a relapse in economic decline, the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) continued its aggressive accommodative monetary policy and maintained short-term interest rates near historically low levels since the start of 2009.

According to the Federal Open Market Committee’s recent statements, it appears likely that they intend on keeping any prospects of raising the overnight federal funds rate on hold for some time despite the possibility of above-trend economic growth and inflation in 2010. However, it has begun to lay the groundwork for future rate hikes, including paring back some of the market support it has provided to financial institutions. For investors looking to allocate into such long-term assets as stocks and bonds, we believe positive results are likely to be delivered through a selective security evaluation process that favors such active investment vehicles. As always, your financial advisor can help you identify those opportunities and recommend appropriate ways for you to align them with your current liquidity needs, future goals and attitude toward risk.

For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as market perspectives, we have provided a Discussion of Fund Performance.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.


Jonathan R. Baum
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Dreyfus Corporation
March 15, 2010

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

For the period of September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, as provided by Joseph Irace, Senior Portfolio Manager

Fund and Market Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2010, Dreyfus BASIC New Jersey Municipal Money Market Fund produced an annualized yield of 0.18%. Taking into account the effects of compounding, the fund produced an annualized effective yield of 0.18%.1

Yields of tax-exempt money market instruments remained at historically low levels during the reporting period as the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) maintained an aggressively accommodative monetary policy to stimulate economic growth in the wake of a recession and financial crisis. Supply-and-demand dynamics in the tax-exempt money markets also contributed to low yields.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal and New Jersey state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in short-term, high-quality municipal obligations that provide income exempt from federal and New Jersey state personal income taxes. The fund may also invest in high-quality, short-term structured notes, which are derivative instruments whose value is tied to underlying municipal obligations.

Although the fund seeks to provide income exempt from federal and New Jersey state income taxes, interest from some of its holdings may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. In addition, the fund may invest temporarily in high-quality, taxable money market instruments when acceptable municipal obligations are not available for investment.

Economy, Supply-and-Demand Dynamics Kept Yields Low

The reporting period began in the midst of a recovery from the most severe recession since the 1930s.Although unemployment has remained high, manufacturing activity has rebounded and housing prices appear

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

to have bottomed. In addition, credit markets thawed as they recovered from a global banking crisis.

In response to the downturn, the Fed maintained the overnight federal funds rate in an unprecedented low range between 0% and 0.25% throughout the reporting period.The U.S. Department of the Treasury also had initiated several remedial measures, including the Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds, which remained in effect through September 18, 2009.

In the municipal securities market, tighter lending restrictions, credit-rating downgrades, industry consolidation and the collapse of the municipal bond insurance industry led to a decrease in the supply of eligible variable-rate demand notes and tender option bonds. States and municipalities instead issued more long-term bonds, including taxable securities through the federally supported Build America Bonds program, part of the economic stimulus package. These factors effectively limited the available supply of municipal money market instruments.

Meanwhile, demand for tax-exempt money market instruments remained relatively robust. In addition to demand from individuals concerned about potential tax increases, the tax-exempt market saw rising participation among institutional investors seeking competitive yields compared to taxable money market instruments. The combination of limited supply and robust demand put additional downward pressure on already low tax-exempt money market yields.

Finally, most states and municipalities have continued to face fiscal challenges stemming from lower-than-projected tax receipts and intensifying demands for services. Budget pressures were particularly intense in New Jersey, which has been hurt by a heavy debt load and unfunded pension liabilities.The resulting credit deterioration has further limited the supply of instruments meeting our investment criteria.

In-House Research Supported Credit Quality

As has been the case for some time, during the reporting period we continued to focus on direct, high-quality municipal obligations. Our credit analysts conduct in-depth, independent research into the fiscal health of the issuers we consider, a process that helped the funds avoid

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some of the market’s more severe credit-related problems.We favored instruments—including municipal notes with maturities of one year or less—backed by pledged tax appropriations or revenues from facilities providing essential services.We generally shied away from instruments issued by entities that depend heavily on state aid.

With interest rates hovering near historical lows throughout the reporting period, municipal money market funds have maintained short weighted average maturities compared to historical norms.The fund was no exception, as we set its weighted average maturity in a range that was shorter than historical norms. However, because we found a number of opportunities among longer-dated instruments, we set the fund’s weighted average maturity in a range that was longer than industry averages.

Safety and Liquidity Remain Paramount

The Fed has repeatedly indicated that it is likely to keep short-term interest rates near historical lows for an extended period, suggesting that municipal money market yields are unlikely to rise significantly anytime soon.Therefore, despite the apparent progress of the economic recovery, we believe the prudent course continues to be a conservative credit selection strategy with an emphasis on preservation of capital and liquidity. Of course, we are prepared to adjust our strategies as economic and market conditions evolve.

March 15, 2010

  An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government
  agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is
  possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
1 Annualized effective yield is based upon dividends declared daily and reinvested monthly. Past
  performance is no guarantee of future results.Yields fluctuate. Income may be subject to state and
  local taxes for non-New Jersey residents, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative
  minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors.Yields provided reflect the absorption of certain fund
  expenses by The Dreyfus Corporation pursuant to an agreement in effect until such time as
  shareholders are given at least 90 days’ notice and which Dreyfus has commited will remain in
  effect until at least January 1, 2011. Had these expenses not been absorbed, the fund’s
  annualized yield would have been -0.05%, and the fund’s annualized effective yield would have
  been -0.05%.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus BASIC New Jersey Municipal Money Market Fund from September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended February 28, 2010

Expenses paid per $1,000 $2.23
Ending value (after expenses) $1,000.90

COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 28, 2010

Expenses paid per $1,000 $2.26
Ending value (after expenses) $1,022.56

† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .45%, multiplied by the average account value over the
period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments—99.4% Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
New Jersey—97.5%        
Atlantic County,        
GO Notes 1.50 10/1/10 200,000 200,932
Bergen County Improvement        
Authority, County-Guaranteed        
Revenue (County        
Administration Complex) 2.75 11/15/10 125,000 126,719
Berkeley Township,        
GO Notes 3.00 1/15/11 315,000 320,899
Berlin Borough,        
GO Notes 5.25 9/15/10 200,000 204,852
Bloomfield Township,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.50 1/20/11 416,616 419,376
Camden County Improvement        
Authority, County Guaranteed LR 4.13 9/1/10 100,000 101,700
Cinnaminson Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes, Refunding 3.00 8/1/10 100,000 100,833
Clinton,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.00 8/27/10 747,000 747,764
Clinton Town Board of Education,        
GO Notes, Refunding 3.00 8/15/10 100,000 100,898
Clinton Township,        
GO Notes (General Improvement) 4.50 7/1/10 100,000 101,172
East Greenwich Township,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.50 4/20/10 1,181,000 1,181,891
East Rutherford Borough,        
GO Notes (General Improvement) 2.00 11/1/10 500,000 504,505
East Windsor Township,        
GO Notes (General Improvement) 2.00 7/1/10 475,000 477,064
Evesham Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes, Refunding 4.00 9/1/10 100,000 101,623
Fair Haven Borough,        
GO Notes 3.00 3/1/11 100,000 102,301
Fair Haven Borough School        
District, Temporary Notes 2.00 9/28/10 1,000,000 1,003,420
Gloucester County,        
GO Notes (County College) 2.00 10/15/10 195,000 196,367
Hawthorne Borough,        
GO Notes, BAN 2.00 10/8/10 560,000 562,383

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)        
Hudson County Improvement        
Authority, County-Guaranteed        
Pooled Notes (Local Unit        
Loan Program) 1.75 9/3/10 2,400,000 2,410,279
Hudson County Improvement        
Authority, County-Guaranteed        
Pooled Notes (Local Unit        
Loan Program) 1.75 9/22/10 2,000,000 2,009,462
Lavallette Borough,        
GO Notes, Refunding        
(General Improvement) 3.50 4/1/10 280,000 280,617
Leonia Board of Education,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.00 7/29/10 1,000,000 1,001,069
Marlboro Township,        
GO Notes, Refunding 1.25 12/1/10 600,000 602,698
Marlboro Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes, Refunding 4.50 7/15/10 125,000 126,795
Mercer County Improvement        
Authority, Revenue, Refunding        
(County Courthouse Project) 3.00 11/1/10 500,000 507,827
Middle Township,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.00 7/13/10 1,000,000 1,000,948
Middlesex County Improvement        
Authority, County-Guaranteed        
Open Space Trust Fund        
Revenue, Refunding 3.00 9/15/10 100,000 101,185
Middletown Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes 4.00 8/1/10 185,000 187,592
Monmouth County Improvement        
Authority, Revenue (Howell        
Township Board of Education        
Improvement Project) 3.60 7/15/10 125,000 126,375
Monmouth County Improvement        
Authority, Revenue (Howell        
Township Board of Education        
Refunding Project) 2.00 7/15/10 115,000 115,534
New Jersey,        
COP, Refunding (Equipment        
Lease Purchase Agreement) 5.25 6/15/10 350,000 354,075

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)          
New Jersey,          
GO Notes (Various Purposes) 5.13 5/1/10 100,000   100,685
New Jersey,          
GO Notes, Refunding 5.25 7/15/10 150,000   152,482
New Jersey,          
GO Notes, Refunding 5.00 8/1/10 150,000   152,757
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Economic Growth          
Revenue (Greater Mercer County          
Composite Issue) (LOC;          
Wachovia Bank) 0.94 3/7/10 370,000 a 370,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, EDR (AJV Holdings          
LLC Project) (LOC; JPMorgan          
Chase Bank) 1.75 3/7/10 375,000 a 375,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, EDR (ARND LLC          
Project) (LOC; Comerica Bank) 0.32 3/7/10 2,125,000 a 2,125,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, EDR (Paddock          
Realty, LLC Project) (LOC;          
Wells Fargo Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 1,110,000 a 1,110,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, EDR, Refunding (RDR          
Investment Company LLC) (LOC;          
JPMorgan Chase Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 1,210,000 a 1,210,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, First Mortgage Revenue,          
Refunding (Winchester Gardens at          
Ward Homestead Project)          
(LOC; Valley National Bank) 0.49 3/7/10 1,300,000 a 1,300,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, IDR (CST Products,          
LLC Project) (LOC; National          
Bank of Canada) 0.35 3/7/10 2,600,000 a 2,600,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (G&W          
Laboratories, Inc. Project)          
(LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 3,230,000 a 3,230,000

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)          
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (Melrich          
Road Development Company, LLC          
Project) (LOC; Wachovia Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 1,600,000 a 1,600,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (MZR Real          
Estate, L.P. Project) (LOC;          
Wachovia Bank) 0.35 3/7/10 845,000 a 845,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (Parke          
Place Associates, LLC Project)          
(LOC; Commerce Bank NA) 0.33 3/7/10 2,700,000 a 2,700,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (Richmond          
Industries, Inc. and Richmond          
Realty, LLC Projects) (LOC;          
Commerce Bank NA) 0.33 3/7/10 550,000 a 550,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Revenue (Visiting Nurse          
Association Home Care, Inc. Project)          
(LOC; Wells Fargo Bank) 0.43 3/7/10 655,000 a 655,000
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, School Facilities          
Construction Revenue 5.25 6/15/10 940,000   951,562
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Transportation          
Project Sublease Revenue          
(New Jersey Transit Corporation          
Light Rail Transit System Projects) 5.75 5/1/10 145,000   146,200
New Jersey Economic Development          
Authority, Transportation          
Project Sublease Revenue          
(New Jersey Transit Corporation          
Light Rail Transit System Projects) 5.75 5/1/10 300,000   302,456
New Jersey Educational Facilities          
Authority, Higher Education          
Facilities Trust Fund          
Revenue, Refunding 5.00 9/1/10 150,000   153,191
New Jersey Educational Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (Higher          
Education Capital Improvement          
Fund Issue) 5.25 9/1/10 100,000   102,124

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)          
New Jersey Educational          
Facilities Authority, Revenue          
(Princeton University) 4.00 7/1/10 200,000   202,256
New Jersey Educational Facilities          
Authority, Revenue, Refunding          
(The College of Saint Elizabeth          
Issue) (LOC; RBS Citizens NA) 0.32 3/7/10 5,090,000 a 5,090,000
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage          
Finance Agency, SFHR          
(Liquidity Facility; Dexia          
Credit Locale) 0.34 3/7/10 11,060,000 a 11,060,000
New Jersey Sports and Exposition          
Authority, State Contract          
Revenue, Refunding 3.00 9/1/10 450,000   454,728
New Jersey Transportation          
Trust Fund Authority          
(Transportation System) 5.00 6/15/10 150,000   151,892
New Jersey Transportation          
Trust Fund Authority          
(Transportation System) 5.25 6/15/10 200,000   202,574
New Jersey Transportation          
Trust Fund Authority          
(Transportation System) 6.50 6/15/10 135,000   137,314
New Jersey Turnpike Authority,          
Turnpike Revenue (Insured;          
Assured Guaranty Municipal          
Corp. and Liquidity Facility;          
Westdeutsche Landesbank) 0.22 3/7/10 6,900,000 a 6,900,000
Newark,          
GO Notes 4.00 7/15/10 175,000   176,782
Newark,          
GO Notes, BAN          
(General Improvement) 3.25 4/14/10 200,000   200,415
Newark,          
GO Notes, BAN (Water Utility) 1.25 6/17/10 1,487,000   1,489,040
North Bergen Township Board of          
Education, GO Notes, Refunding          
(School Bonds) 2.25 3/1/10 355,000   355,000
North Wildwood,          
GO Notes          
(General Improvement) 2.50 11/1/10 650,000   657,796

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)          
Ocean City,          
GO Notes, BAN 3.00 3/12/10 1,000,000   1,000,368
Old Bridge Township,          
GO Notes, Refunding 2.25 6/1/10 510,000   511,592
Passaic County,          
GO Notes, Refunding (County          
College and General Improvement) 1.75 9/1/10 365,000   366,367
Port Authority of New York and          
New Jersey, Equipment Notes 0.34 3/7/10 1,745,000 a 1,745,000
Port Authority of New York and          
New Jersey, Equipment Notes 0.34 3/7/10 1,615,000 a 1,615,000
River Edge Borough,          
GO Notes (General Improvement) 2.00 11/15/10 245,000   247,334
Rutgers, The State University,          
GO 2.00 5/1/10 100,000   100,217
Shore Regional High School          
District Board of Education,          
GO Notes 2.00 9/15/10 499,000   502,496
Somerset County Improvement          
Authority, County Guaranteed          
Governmental Loan Revenue 1.25 10/1/10 130,000   130,454
Tobacco Settlement Financing          
Corporation of New Jersey,          
Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed          
Bonds (Liquidity Facility; Merrill          
Lynch Capital Services and LOC;          
Merrill Lynch) 0.65 3/7/10 6,640,000 a,b 6,640,000
Tobacco Settlement Financing          
Corporation of New Jersey,          
Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed          
Bonds (Liquidity Facility; Merrill          
Lynch Capital Services and LOC;          
Merrill Lynch and Company Inc.) 0.65 3/7/10 5,020,000 a,b 5,020,000
Trenton,          
GO Notes 3.00 7/15/10 100,000   100,782
Upper Freehold Township,          
GO Notes (General Improvement) 2.00 11/15/10 350,000   353,335
Ventnor City,          
GO Notes, BAN 1.50 8/25/10 1,000,000   1,003,375

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Short-Term Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)        
Wanaque Valley Regional Sewer        
Authority, Temporary        
Financing Notes 3.00 9/24/10 500,000 502,779
Washington Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes 4.75 1/1/11 185,000 191,342
West Essex Regional School        
District, Temporary Notes 2.00 4/21/10 1,000,000 1,000,680
West Paterson Borough,        
GO Notes, Refunding 3.25 8/1/10 200,000 202,234
Westampton Township Board of        
Education, GO Notes, Refunding 3.00 3/1/10 185,000 185,000
Wildwood Crest Borough,        
GO Notes 3.63 9/1/10 125,000 126,767
Wildwood Crest Borough,        
GO Notes 3.00 11/1/10 650,000 658,659
Woodbridge Township,        
GO Notes (General Improvement) 4.00 2/1/11 200,000 205,872
Woodcliff Lake,        
GO Notes, BAN 1.50 9/23/10 700,000 703,137
U.S. Related—1.9%        
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist,        
Educational, Medical and        
Environmental Control Facilities        
Financing Authority, Environmental        
Control Facilities Revenue        
(Bristol-Myers Squibb        
Company Project) 0.30 3/7/10 1,700,000 a 1,700,000
 
Total Investments (cost $88,001,199)     99.4% 88,001,199
 
Cash and Receivables (Net)     .6% 555,774
 
Net Assets     100.0% 88,556,973

a Variable rate demand note—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at February 28, 2010. Maturity date represents
the next demand date, or the ultimate maturity date if earlier.
b Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.These securities may be resold in
transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2010, these
securities had a total market value of $11,660,000 or 13.2% of net assets.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Summary of Abbreviations    
 
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA American Capital Access
AGC ACE Guaranty Corporation AGIC Asset Guaranty Insurance Company
AMBAC American Municipal Bond ARRN Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes
        Assurance Corporation    
BAN Bond Anticipation Notes BPA Bond Purchase Agreement
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty COP Certificate of Participation
CP Commercial Paper EDR Economic Development Revenue
EIR Environmental Improvement Revenue FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance
      Company
FHA Federal Housing Administration FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage FNMA Federal National
  Corporation        Mortgage Association
GAN Grant Anticipation Notes GIC Guaranteed Investment Contract
GNMA Government National GO General Obligation
       Mortgage Association    
HR Hospital Revenue IDB Industrial Development Board
IDC Industrial Development Corporation IDR Industrial Development Revenue
LOC Letter of Credit LOR Limited Obligation Revenue
LR Lease Revenue MFHR Multi-Family Housing Revenue
MFMR Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue PCR Pollution Control Revenue
PILOT Payment in Lieu of Taxes RAC Revenue Anticipation Certificates
RAN Revenue Anticipation Notes RAW Revenue Anticipation Warrants
RRR Resources Recovery Revenue SAAN State Aid Anticipation Notes
SBPA Standby Bond Purchase Agreement SFHR Single Family Housing Revenue
SFMR Single Family Mortgage Revenue SONYMA State of New York Mortgage Agency
SWDR Solid Waste Disposal Revenue TAN Tax Anticipation Notes
TAW Tax Anticipation Warrants TRAN Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
XLCA XL Capital Assurance    

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Summary of Combined Ratings (Unaudited)  
 
Fitch or Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s Value (%)
F1+,F1   VMIG1,MIG1,P1   SP1+,SP1,A1+,A1 53.9
AAA,AA,Ac   Aaa,Aa,Ac   AAA,AA,Ac 13.2
Not Ratedd   Not Ratedd   Not Ratedd 32.9
          100.0

† Based on total investments.
c Notes which are not F, MIG and SP rated are represented by bond ratings of the issuers.
d Securities which, while not rated by Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, have been determined by the Manager to
be of comparable quality to those rated securities in which the fund may invest.

See notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

  Cost Value
Assets ($):    
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments 88,001,199 88,001,199
Cash   321,630
Interest receivable   290,364
Prepaid expenses   7,747
    88,620,940
Liabilities ($):    
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 2(b)   29,504
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed   45
Accrued expenses   34,418
    63,967
Net Assets ($)   88,556,973
Composition of Net Assets ($):    
Paid-in capital   88,558,532
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments   (1,559)
Net Assets ($)   88,556,973
Shares Outstanding    
(1 billion shares par value of $.001 Common Stock authorized)   88,558,532
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($)   1.00
 
See notes to financial statements.    

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Income ($):  
Interest Income 306,526
Expenses:  
Management fee—Note 2(a) 244,271
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 2(b) 30,210
Auditing fees 22,686
Custodian fees—Note 2(b) 7,875
Registration fees 4,708
Directors’ fees and expenses—Note 2(c) 4,173
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports 3,673
Legal fees 2,358
Treasury insurance expense—Note 1(e) 2,053
Miscellaneous 10,448
Total Expenses 332,455
Less—reduction in management fee due to undertaking—Note 2(a) (112,173)
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 1(b) (438)
Net Expenses 219,844
Investment Income—Net, representing net increase  
in net assets resulting from operations 86,682
 
See notes to financial statements.  

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009
Operations ($):    
Investment income—net 86,682 1,434,512
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (1,559)
Net unrealized appreciation    
(depreciation) on investments (482)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Resulting from Operations 86,682 1,432,471
Dividends to Shareholders from ($):    
Investment income—net (86,682) (1,434,703)
Capital Stock Transactions ($1.00 per share):    
Net proceeds from shares sold 15,652,419 58,057,104
Dividends reinvested 84,434 1,391,133
Cost of shares redeemed (37,422,067) (59,858,946)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
from Capital Stock Transactions (21,685,214) (410,719)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (21,685,214) (412,941)
Net Assets ($):    
Beginning of Period 110,242,187 110,655,128
End of Period 88,556,973 110,242,187
 
See notes to financial statements.    

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.

Six Months Ended          
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
  (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Per Share Data ($):            
Net asset value,            
beginning of period 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Investment Operations:            
Investment income—net .001 .013 .026 .033 .027 .016
Net realized and unrealized            
gain (loss) on investments .001
Total from            
Investment Operations .001 .013 .027 .033 .027 .016
Distributions:            
Dividends from            
investment income—net (.001) (.013) (.026) (.033) (.027) (.016)
Dividends from net realized            
gain on investments (.001)
Total Distributions (.001) (.013) (.027) (.033) (.027) (.016)
Net asset value, end of period 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Return (%) .18a 1.36 2.70 3.30 2.78 1.59
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):            
Ratio of total expenses            
to average net assets .68a .73 .68 .65 .64 .64
Ratio of net expenses            
to average net assets .45a .44 .44 .45 .45 .45
Ratio of net investment income            
to average net assets .18a 1.33 2.58 3.25 2.75 1.57
Net Assets, end of period            
($ x 1,000) 88,557 110,242 110,655 103,147 115,191 110,342
 
a Annualized.            
See notes to financial statements.            

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

Dreyfus BASIC New Jersey Municipal Money Market Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Municipal Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering four series including the fund.The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal and New Jersey state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of NewYork Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.

It is the fund’s policy to maintain a continuous net asset value per share of $1.00; the fund has adopted certain investment, portfolio valuation and dividend and distribution policies to enable it to do so.There is no assurance, however, that the fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value per share of $1.00.

The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) has become 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

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Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC has superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. 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 Company 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: Investments in securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the Act, which has been determined by the Board of Directors to represent the fair value of the fund’s investments.

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.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

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. For example, money market securities are valued using amortized cost, in accordance with rules under the Act. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected as Level 2.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2010 in valuing the fund’s investments:

  Short-Term
Valuation Inputs Investments ($)
Level 1—Unadjusted Quoted Prices
Level 2—Other Significant Observable Inputs 88,001,199
Level 3—Significant Unobservable Inputs
Total 88,001,199

† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.
(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities trans-

actions 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 recognized on the accrual basis. Cost of investment represents amortized cost.

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The fund has arrangements with the custodian and cash management bank whereby the fund may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset custody and cash management fees. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes net earnings credits as an expense offset in the Statement of Operations.

The fund follows an investment policy of investing primarily in municipal obligations of one state. Economic changes affecting the state and certain of its public bodies and municipalities may affect the ability of issuers within the state to pay interest on, or repay principal of, municipal obligations held by the fund.

(c) Dividends to shareholders: It is the policy of the fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are 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.

(d) 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 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 February 28, 2010, 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, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Each of the tax years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2009 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $1,559 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net securities profits, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2009. If not applied, the carryover expires in fiscal 2017.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 was as follows: tax exempt income $1,434,512 and ordinary income $191.The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

At February 28, 2010, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).

(e) Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program: The fund entered into a Guarantee Agreement with the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) to participate in the Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (the “Program”).

Under the Program, the Treasury guaranteed the share price of shares of the fund held by shareholders as of September 19, 2008 at $1.00 per share if the fund’s net asset value per share fell below $0.995 (a “Guarantee Event”) and the fund liquidated. Recovery under the Program was subject to certain conditions and limitations.

Fund shares acquired by investors after September 19, 2008 that increased the number of fund shares the investor held at the close of business on September 19, 2008 were not eligible for protection under the Program. In addition, fund shares acquired by investors who did not hold fund shares at the close of business on September 19, 2008 were not eligible for protection under the Program.

The Program, which was originally set to expire on December 18, 2008, was initially extended by the Treasury until April 30, 2009 and had been further extended by the Treasury until September 18, 2009,

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at which time the Secretary of the Treasury terminated the Program. As such, the fund is no longer eligible for protection under the Program. Participation in the initial term and the extended periods of the Program required payments to the Treasury in the amounts of .010%, .015% and .015%, respectively, of the fund’s shares outstanding as of September 19, 2008 (valued at $1.00 per share).

NOTE 2—Management Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Pursuant to a management agreement with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .50% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly.The Manager has undertaken, until such time as it gives shareholders at least 90 days’ notice to the contrary, to reduce the management fee paid by the fund, if the fund’s aggregate expenses, exceed an annual rate of .45% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets.The reduction in management fee, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $112,173 during the period ended February 28, 2010.

The Manager has undertaken to reimburse expenses in the event that current yields drop below a certain level. Such limitation may fluctuate daily, is voluntary and not contractual and may be terminated at any time. During the period ended February 28, 2010, there was no expense reimbursement pursuant to the undertaking.

(b) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the fund reimburses the Distributor an amount not to exceed an annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets for certain allocated expenses of providing personal services and/or maintaining shareholder accounts.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $22,783 pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The fund compensates Dreyfus Transfer, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, under a transfer agency agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $4,432 pursuant to the transfer agency agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates The Bank of NewYork Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, under a cash management agreement for performing cash management services related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $438 pursuant to the cash management agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations. These fees were offset by earnings credits pursuant to the cash management agreement.

The fund also compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $7,875 pursuant to the custody agreement.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $3,341 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

The components of “Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $34,441, custodian fees $3,699, chief compliance officer fees $6,124 and transfer agency per account fees $1,453, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $16,213.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

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NOTE 3—Securities Transactions

The fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain related affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the fund from or to another fund or portfolio that are, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Director and/or common Officers, complies with Rule 17a-7 of the Act. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund engaged in purchases that amounted to $13,800,000 and sales that amounted to $45,390,000 of securities pursuant to the Rule 17a-7 of the Act.

NOTE 4—Subsequent Events Evaluation:

Dreyfus has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF THE FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on November 9-10, 2009, the Board considered the re-approval for an annual period of the fund’s Management Agreement, pursuant to which the Manager provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services.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 Manager.

Analysis of Nature,Extent,and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board members considered information previously provided to them in a presentation from representatives of the Manager regarding services provided to the fund and other funds in the Dreyfus complex, and representatives of the Manager confirmed that there had been no material changes in the information. The Board also discussed the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the fund pursuant to the fund’s Management Agreement.The Manager’s representatives reviewed the fund’s distribution of accounts and the relationships the Manager has with various intermediaries and the different needs of each. The Manager’s representatives noted that the fund is serviced predominantly by the Manager’s retail servicing division.The Manager’s representatives noted the diversity of distribution of the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex generally, and the Manager’s need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each of the fund’s distribution channels.The Board also reviewed the number of shareholder accounts in the fund, as well as the fund’s asset size.

The Board members also considered the Manager’s research and portfolio management capabilities and that the Manager also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board members also considered the Manager’s extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructure.

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Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Management Fee and Expense Ratio and Performance. The Board members reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the fund’s management fee and expense ratio with a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”) that were selected by Lipper. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual management fee rates and total operating expenses.

The Board members also reviewed the reports prepared by Lipper that presented the fund’s performance as well as comparisons of total return performance among the same group of funds as the Expense Group (the “Performance Group”) and to a group of funds that was broader than the Expense Universe (the “Performance Universe”) that also was selected by Lipper, all for various periods ended September 30, 2009. The Manager previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe, and Performance Group and Performance Universe.

The Board reviewed the results of the Expense Group and Expense Universe comparisons that were prepared based on the current financial statements available to Lipper as of September 30, 2009.The Board reviewed the range of management fees and expense ratios of the funds in the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was at the Expense Group median and that the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians.The Board also noted that the fund’s total expense ratio was lower than the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians.

With respect to the fund’s performance, the Board noted that the fund achieved the number one total return ranking in the Performance Group for each reported time period up to 10 years, and in the

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

Performance Universe for each reported time period up to 4 years, with a number two ranking being achieved in the Performance Universe for the 5-year and 10-year periods.

Representatives of the Manager reviewed with the Board members the fee paid to the Manager or its affiliates by the one mutual fund managed by the Manager or its affiliates that was reported in the same Lipper category as the fund (the “Similar Fund”), and explained the nature of the Similar Fund and any differences, from the Manager’s perspective, in providing services to the Similar Fund as compared to the fund.The Manager’s representatives also reviewed the costs associated with distribution through intermediaries. The Board analyzed differences in fees paid to the Manager and discussed the relationship of the management fees paid in light of the services provided. The Board members considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Fund to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee. The Board noted that the Similar Fund paid the same contractual management fee rate as the fund. Representatives of the Manager noted that there were no similarly managed institutional separate accounts or wrap fee accounts managed by the Manager or its affiliates with similar investment objectives, policies, and strategies as the fund.

Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. The Manager’s representatives reviewed the dollar amount of expenses allocated and profit received by the Manager and the method used to determine such expenses and profit. The Board considered information, previously provided and discussed, prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Manager’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus mutual fund complex. The Board members also considered that the methodology had also been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm which, like the consultant, found the

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methodology to be reasonable. The consulting firm also analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of the fund.The Board members evaluated the profitability analysis in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund, including the change in the fund’s asset size from the prior year, 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 shareholders. The Board members also considered potential benefits to the Manager from acting as investment adviser to the fund and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect with respect to trading the fund’s portfolio.

It was noted that the Board members should consider the Manager’s profitability with respect to the fund as part of their evaluation of whether the fees under the Management Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by the Manager, including the nature, extent, and quality of such services and that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been decreasing, the possibility that the Manager may have realized any economies of scale would be less. It was noted that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was within the range determined by appropriate court cases to be reasonable given the services rendered and that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was reasonable given the generally superior service levels provided. The Board also noted the Manager’s absorption of certain expenses of the fund over the past year and its effect on the profitability of the Manager. The Board also noted the Manager’s absorption of certain expenses of the fund over the past year and its effect on the profitability of the Manager.

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 continuation of the fund’s Management

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board reached the following conclusions and determinations.

  • The Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the ser- vices provided by the Manager are adequate and appropriate.

  • The Board was satisfied with the fund’s performance.

  • The Board concluded that the fee paid to the Manager by the fund was reasonable in light of the services provided, comparative perfor- mance and expense and management fee information, costs of the services provided, and profits to be realized and benefits derived or to be derived by the Manager from its relationship with the fund.

  • The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Manager in con- nection with the management fee rate charged to the fund, and that, to the extent in the future it were to be 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.

The Board members considered these conclusions and determinations, along with the information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year, and, without any one factor being dispositive, the Board determined that re-approval of the fund’s Management Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.)

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Contents

 

THE FUND

2     

A Letter from the Chairman and CEO

3     

Discussion of Fund Performance

6     

Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses

6     

Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds

7     

Statement of Investments

22     

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

23     

Statement of Operations

24     

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

26     

Financial Highlights

30     

Notes to Financial Statements

39     

Information About the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Management Agreement

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Back Cover



Dreyfus
High Yield Municipal
Bond Fund

The Fund


A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus High Yield Municipal Bond Fund, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.

Municipal markets began the reporting period in the midst of a broad-based rebound in security prices, supported in part by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.The Act has had a noticeable impact on the municipal bond market, helping to provide credit stability and aiding supply-and-demand dynamics. And as improving municipal bond market conditions and investor sentiment prevailed, high-yield securities profited the most during the recent fixed income market rally as investors sought higher yields to a greater extent than the price stability that higher-quality issuers offered.

We recently have seen yield differences along the municipal bond market’s maturity range widen, which may be an indication of investors’ anticipation of the next phase of the economic cycle.As for the municipal bond market outlook, we believe investors may choose to consider a more selective approach as select state and local municipalities plan for projected budget shortfalls.As always, your financial advisor can help you identify potential opportunities and recommend appropriate ways for you to align them with your current tax-managed needs, future goals and attitude toward risk.

For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as market perspectives, we have provided a Discussion of Fund Performance.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.


Jonathan R. Baum
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Dreyfus Corporation
March 15, 2010

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

For the period of September 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, as provided by James Welch, Senior Portfolio Manager

Fund and Market Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 28, 2010, Dreyfus HighYield Municipal Bond Fund’s Class A shares produced a 9.78% total return, Class C shares returned 9.27%, Class I shares returned 9.92% and Class Z shares returned 9.90%.1 The fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index, which, unlike the fund, does not include securities rated below investment grade, produced a 4.13% total return.2

Municipal bonds generally rallied over the reporting period amid robust demand for a limited supply of securities. The fund’s returns were higher than its benchmark.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund primarily seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. Secondarily, the fund may seek capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its primary goal. To pursue its goals, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund normally invests at least 50% of its assets in municipal bonds rated BBB/Baa or lower by independent rating agencies or the unrated equivalent as determined by Dreyfus. Municipal bonds rated below investment grade (BB/Ba or lower) are commonly known as “high yield” or “junk” bonds.The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in higher-quality municipal bonds rated AAA/Aaa to A, or the unrated equivalent as determined by Dreyfus.

We focus on identifying undervalued sectors and securities and minimize the use of interest rate forecasting.The portfolio managers select municipal bonds for the fund’s portfolio by:

  • Using fundamental credit analysis to estimate the relative value and attractiveness of various sectors and securities and to exploit pricing inefficiencies in the municipal bond market; and

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)

  • Actively trading among various sectors, such as pre-refunded, gen- eral obligation, and revenue, based on their apparent relative val- ues.The fund seeks to invest in several of these sectors.

Municipal Bonds Rebounded with U.S. Economy

The reporting period began in the wake of the deepest and most prolonged recession since the 1930s. Although the U.S. economy returned to growth during the third quarter of 2009, the pace of economic improvement proved to be slower than historical averages.

As had been the case since early 2009, the municipal bond rally was fueled by changing investor sentiment as government and monetary authorities’ aggressive remedial measures gained traction.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 helped revive economic activity, and massive purchases of mortgage- and asset-backed securities bolstered the credit markets. In addition, the municipal bond market was supported by favorable supply-and-demand dynamics. Issuance of new tax-exempt bonds moderated significantly due to the federally subsidized Build America Bonds program, which shifted a substantial portion of new issuance to the taxable bond market. Meanwhile, demand for tax-exempt securities intensified as investors sought alternatives to low yielding money market funds.

Despite evidence of economic improvement nationally, most states continued to struggle with budget shortfalls as tax revenues declined while demand for services intensified. In light of the sub-par economic recovery, the Federal Reserve Board left short-term interest rates unchanged throughout the reporting period in a historically low range between 0% and 0.25%.

In this environment, gains were particularly strong for lower-rated, higher-yielding municipal bonds, which rebounded from depressed levels reached during the downturn.

Security Selection Strategy Bolstered Fund Returns

The fund benefited over the reporting period from its holdings of corporate-backed municipal bonds issued on behalf of airlines, indus-

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trial development projects and the states’ settlements of litigation with U.S. tobacco companies. Conversely, due to credit concerns, we maintained underweighted exposure to general obligation bonds issued by state governments.

We took advantage of recovering market liquidity to sell lower-rated bonds that had reached richer valuations.When redeploying the proceeds, we attempted to upgrade the fund’s overall credit quality by purchasing bonds rated BBB, the lowest investment-grade rating category. Given steep yield differences along the market’s maturity spectrum, the fund benefited from its focus on longer-term securities, which gained value as they gradually moved closer to final maturity.

Supply-and-Demand Factors May Remain Favorable

Although high yield municipal bonds appeared to be fairly valued as of the reporting period’s end, we remain optimistic regarding their long-term prospects. Demand seems likely to remain robust as investors grow increasingly concerned regarding potential increases in state and federal income taxes. In addition, the Build America Bonds program may be extended beyond its current expiration date at the end of this year, which could keep the supply of new tax-exempt bonds relatively low. Of course, we are prepared to adjust our strategies as market conditions change.

March 15, 2010

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. It includes the
  maximum initial sales charges in the case of Class A shares, and the applicable contingent deferred
  sales charges imposed on redemptions in the case of Class C shares. Class Z and Class I shares
  are not subject to any initial or deferred sales charge. Each share class is subject to a different sales
  charge and distribution expense structure and will achieve different returns. Past performance is no
  guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon
  redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject
  to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax
  (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
2 SOURCE: LIPPER INC. — Reflects reinvestment of dividends and, where applicable, capital
  gain distributions.The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged
  total return performance benchmark for the long-term, investment-grade, tax-exempt bond market.
  Index returns do not reflect fees and expenses associated with operating a mutual fund.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus HighYield Municipal Bond Fund from September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended February 28, 2010

  Class A Class C Class I Class Z
Expenses paid per $1,000 $ 5.15 $ 9.18 $ 3.90 $ 4.32
Ending value (after expenses) $1,097.80 $1,092.70 $1,099.20 $1,099.00

COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 28, 2010

  Class A Class C Class I Class Z
Expenses paid per $1,000 $ 4.96 $ 8.85 $ 3.76 $ 4.16
Ending value (after expenses) $1,019.89 $1,016.02 $1,021.08 $1,020.68

† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .99% for Class A, 1.77% for Class C, .75% for
Class I and .83% for Class Z, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to
reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments—99.4% Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Alabama—1.0%        
Jefferson County,        
Limited Obligation School        
Warrants 5.25 1/1/20 2,500,000 2,156,575
Alaska—.7%        
Alaska Industrial Development and        
Export Authority, Community        
Provider Revenue (Boys and        
Girls Home and Family        
Services, Inc. Project) 5.88 12/1/27 2,000,000 1,612,760
Arizona—5.4%        
Mohave County Industrial        
Development Authority,        
Correctional Facilities        
Contract Revenue (Mohave        
Prison, LLC Expansion Project) 8.00 5/1/25 3,000,000 3,414,780
Pima County Industrial Development        
Authority, Education        
Facilities Revenue (Sonoran        
Science Academy Tucson Project) 5.75 12/1/37 2,750,000 2,167,248
Pima County Industrial Development        
Authority, Education Revenue        
(American Charter Schools        
Foundation Project) 5.63 7/1/38 3,000,000 2,342,700
Pinal County Electrical District        
Number 4, Electric System        
Revenue 6.00 12/1/38 1,150,000 1,150,644
Scottsdale Industrial Development        
Authority, HR (Scottsdale        
Healthcare) 5.25 9/1/30 2,800,000 2,768,780
California—8.4%        
California,        
GO (Various Purpose) 6.50 4/1/33 2,000,000 2,165,340
California Health Facilities        
Financing Authority, Revenue        
(Sutter Health) 5.25 8/15/22 2,105,000 2,194,041
California Pollution Control        
Financing Authority, SWDR        
(Waste Management, Inc.        
Project) 5.13 11/1/23 1,500,000 1,499,160

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
California (continued)          
California Statewide Communities          
Development Authority, Revenue          
(Bentley School) 6.75 7/1/32 985,000   882,442
California Statewide Communities          
Development Authority, Revenue          
(Daughters of Charity Health          
System) 5.25 7/1/35 3,300,000   2,890,239
Chula Vista,          
IDR (San Diego Gas and          
Electric Company) 5.88 2/15/34 1,000,000   1,099,970
Golden State Tobacco          
Securitization Corporation,          
Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds 5.00 6/1/33 4,750,000   3,661,680
Golden State Tobacco          
Securitization Corporation,          
Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds 5.75 6/1/47 2,000,000   1,474,740
San Francisco City and County          
Redevelopment Financing          
Authority, Tax Allocation          
Revenue (Mission Bay South          
Redevelopment Project) 6.63 8/1/39 2,000,000   2,099,780
Silicon Valley Tobacco          
Securitization Authority,          
Tobacco Settlement          
Asset-Backed Bonds (Santa          
Clara County Tobacco          
Securitization Corporation) 0.00 6/1/36 5,710,000 a 609,942
Colorado—2.6%          
Colorado Educational and Cultural          
Facilities Authority,          
Independent School Improvement          
Revenue (Vail Christian High          
School Project) 5.50 6/1/37 2,000,000 b,c 1,191,840
Colorado Health Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (American          
Baptist Homes of the Midwest          
Obligated Group) 5.90 8/1/37 3,500,000   2,748,480
Colorado Health Facilities          
Authority, Revenue (Christian          
Living Communities Project) 5.75 1/1/37 1,800,000   1,532,898

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal    
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($)   Value ($)
Colorado (continued)          
El Paso County,          
SFMR (Collateralized:          
FNMA and GNMA) 6.20 11/1/32 295,000   299,844
Connecticut—1.3%          
Connecticut Development Authority,          
Water Facilities Revenue          
(Bridgeport Hydraulic          
Company Project) 6.15 4/1/35 1,200,000   1,202,928
Connecticut Resources Recovery          
Authority, Special Obligation          
Revenue (American REF-FUEL          
Company of Southeastern          
Connecticut Project) 6.45 11/15/22 1,735,000   1,734,879
District of Columbia—1.8%          
District of Columbia Housing          
Finance Agency, SFMR          
(Collateralized: FHA,          
FNMA and GNMA) 6.65 6/1/30 1,995,000   2,123,658
District of Columbia Housing          
Finance Agency, SFMR          
(Collateralized: FHA,          
FNMA and GNMA) 7.50 12/1/30 1,095,000   1,170,369
District of Columbia Tobacco          
Settlement Financing          
Corporation, Tobacco          
Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds 0.00 6/15/46 11,560,000 a 449,106
Metropolitan Washington          
Airports Authority,          
Special Facility          
Revenue (Caterair          
International Corporation) 10.13 9/1/11 220,000   217,741
Florida—1.4%          
Jacksonville Economic          
Development Commission,          
Health Care Facilities          
Revenue (Florida Proton          
Therapy Institute Project) 6.25 9/1/27 1,000,000 c 963,860
Palm Bay,          
Educational Facilities          
Revenue (Patriot Charter          
School Project) 7.00 7/1/36 4,000,000 b 1,999,280

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Georgia—1.5%        
Atlanta,        
Water and Wastewater Revenue 6.00 11/1/27 1,500,000 1,599,645
Georgia Housing and Finance        
Authority, SFMR 5.60 12/1/32 1,665,000 1,674,823
Idaho—1.8%        
Power County Industrial        
Development Corporation, SWDR        
(FMC Corporation Project) 6.45 8/1/32 4,000,000 4,002,400
Illinois—5.2%        
Chicago,        
SFMR (Collateralized: FHLMC,        
FNMA and GNMA) 6.00 10/1/33 370,000 389,554
Harvey,        
GO 5.63 12/1/32 4,000,000 3,675,400
Illinois Finance Authority,        
MFHR (DeKalb Supportive Living        
Facility Project) 6.10 12/1/41 2,750,000 2,142,855
Illinois Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Sherman Health        
Systems) 5.50 8/1/37 3,000,000 2,659,950
Quad Cities Regional Economic        
Development Authority, MFHR        
(Heritage Woods of        
Moline Supportive        
Living Facility Project) 6.00 12/1/41 1,000,000 754,230
Will Kankakee Regional Development        
Authority, MFHR (Senior        
Estates Supportive        
Living Project) 7.00 12/1/42 2,000,000 1,740,060
Indiana—1.0%        
Indiana Finance Authority,        
Environmental Facilities        
Revenue (Indianapolis Power        
and Light Company Project) 4.90 1/1/16 2,000,000 2,126,140
Kansas—1.2%        
Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties,        
SFMR (Mortgage-Backed        
Securities Program)        
(Collateralized: FNMA and GNMA) 5.70 12/1/35 670,000 695,755

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Kansas (continued)        
Sedgwick and Shawnee Counties,        
SFMR (Mortgage-Backed        
Securities Program)        
(Collateralized: FNMA and GNMA) 6.25 12/1/35 1,815,000 1,923,954
Kentucky—.5%        
Kentucky Area Development        
Districts Financing        
Trust, COP        
(Lease Acquisition Program) 5.50 5/1/27 1,070,000 1,090,095
Louisiana—6.2%        
Lakeshore Villages Master        
Community Development        
District, Special        
Assessment Revenue 5.25 7/1/17 4,867,000 4,065,259
Louisiana Local Government        
Environmental Facilities and        
Community Development        
Authority, Revenue        
(Westlake Chemical        
Corporation Projects) 6.75 11/1/32 4,000,000 4,114,640
Louisiana Public Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (SUSLA        
Facilities, Inc. Project) 5.75 7/1/39 4,000,000 c 2,844,160
Saint James Parish,        
SWDR (Freeport-McMoRan        
Partnership Project) 7.70 10/1/22 2,530,000 2,529,823
Maryland—2.7%        
Maryland Economic Development        
Corporation, EDR        
(Transportation        
Facilities Project) 5.75 6/1/35 1,000,000 1,022,460
Maryland Economic Development        
Corporation, PCR (Potomac        
Electric Project) 6.20 9/1/22 3,000,000 3,443,940
Maryland Health and Higher        
Educational Facilities        
Authority, Revenue        
(Washington County        
Hospital Issue) 6.00 1/1/28 1,400,000 1,428,812

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Massachusetts—.7%        
Massachusetts Health and        
Educational Facilities        
Authority, Revenue (Fisher        
College Issue) 5.13 4/1/30 1,780,000 1,536,069
Michigan—6.0%        
Charyl Stockwell Academy,        
COP 5.90 10/1/35 2,080,000 1,642,701
Detroit,        
Sewage Disposal System Senior        
Lien Revenue (Insured; Assured        
Guaranty Municipal Corp.) 7.50 7/1/33 1,500,000 1,804,545
Kent Hospital Finance Authority,        
Revenue (Metropolitan        
Hospital Project) 6.00 7/1/35 2,000,000 1,669,500
Michigan Strategic Fund,        
SWDR (Genesee Power        
Station Project) 7.50 1/1/21 3,985,000 3,532,981
Royal Oak Hospital Finance        
Authority, HR (William        
Beaumont Hospital        
Obligated Group) 8.25 9/1/39 2,000,000 2,360,960
Wayne County Airport Authority,        
Airport Revenue (Detroit        
Metropolitan Wayne County        
Airport) (Insured; National        
Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) 5.00 12/1/34 2,500,000 2,100,400
Minnesota—1.6%        
Cottage Grove,        
Subordinate Senior Housing        
Revenue (Presbyterian Home and        
Services/Cottage Grove, Inc.        
Project) 6.00 12/1/46 1,500,000 1,401,345
North Oaks,        
Senior Housing Revenue        
(Presbyterian Homes of North        
Oaks, Inc. Project) 6.50 10/1/47 2,000,000 2,021,300
Mississippi—1.5%        
Mississippi Business Finance        
Corporation, PCR (System        
Energy Resources, Inc. Project) 5.90 5/1/22 1,500,000 1,499,865

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Mississippi (continued)        
Mississippi Home Corporation,        
SFMR (Collateralized:        
FNMA and GNMA) 6.25 12/1/32 1,735,000 1,816,875
Missouri—1.4%        
Missouri Development Finance        
Board, Infrastructure        
Facilities Revenue (Branson        
Landing Project) 5.63 12/1/28 2,500,000 2,520,925
Missouri Housing Development        
Commission, SFMR        
(Homeownership Loan        
Program) (Collateralized:        
FNMA and GNMA) 7.50 3/1/31 420,000 448,909
Nevada—1.3%        
Clark County,        
IDR (Nevada Power Company        
Project) 5.60 10/1/30 3,000,000 2,792,010
New Hampshire—.7%        
New Hampshire Health and Education        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(The Memorial Hospital Issue) 5.25 6/1/36 1,900,000 1,608,825
New Jersey—3.4%        
Burlington County Bridge        
Commission, EDR (The        
Evergreens Project) 5.63 1/1/38 1,000,000 858,370
New Jersey Economic Development        
Authority, Cigarette Tax Revenue 5.75 6/15/29 3,070,000 3,055,540
New Jersey Economic Development        
Authority, EDR (United        
Methodist Homes of New Jersey        
Obligated Group Issue) 5.50 7/1/19 425,000 388,297
New Jersey Economic Development        
Authority, IDR        
(Newark Airport        
Marriott Hotel Project) 7.00 10/1/14 1,510,000 1,499,370
Tobacco Settlement Financing        
Corporation of New Jersey,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds 5.00 6/1/29 1,700,000 1,334,109

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
New Jersey (continued)        
Tobacco Settlement Financing        
Corporation of New Jersey,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds 0.00 6/1/41 4,000,000 a 208,240
New Mexico—.8%        
Farmington,        
PCR (Public Service Company of        
New Mexico San Juan Project) 6.30 12/1/16 1,000,000 1,000,510
New Mexico Mortgage Finance        
Authority, Single Family        
Mortgage Program Revenue        
(Collateralized: FHLMC, FNMA        
and GNMA) 6.15 7/1/35 625,000 670,606
New York—2.3%        
New York City Industrial        
Development Agency, Liberty        
Revenue (7 World Trade        
Center Project) 6.25 3/1/15 1,500,000 1,517,115
New York State Dormitory        
Authority, Revenue (Orange        
Regional Medical Center        
Obligated Group) 6.25 12/1/37 4,000,000 3,625,320
North Carolina—.9%        
North Carolina Eastern Municipal        
Power Agency, Power        
System Revenue 5.00 1/1/26 1,000,000 1,037,580
North Carolina Medical Care        
Commission, Health Care        
Facilities First Mortgage        
Revenue (Deerfield        
Episcopal Retirement        
Community) 6.13 11/1/38 1,000,000 987,250
Ohio—1.0%        
Ohio Air Quality Development        
Authority, Air Quality Revenue        
(Ohio Valley Electric        
Corporation Project) 5.63 10/1/19 1,000,000 1,047,910
Ohio Air Quality Development        
Authority, PCR        
(FirstEnergy Generation        
Corporation Project) 5.63 6/1/18 1,000,000 1,069,300

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Oklahoma—.7%        
Oklahoma Development        
Finance Authority, SWDR        
(Waste Management of        
Oklahoma, Inc. Project) 7.00 12/1/10 1,500,000 1,534,995
Oregon—.5%        
Warm Springs Reservation        
Confederated Tribes,        
Hydroelectric Revenue (Pelton        
Round Butte Project) 6.38 11/1/33 1,000,000 1,010,020
Other State—.5%        
Munimae Tax Exempt Subsidiary LLC 5.90 9/30/20 2,000,000 c 1,112,480
Pennsylvania—4.8%        
Harrisburg Authority,        
University Revenue (The        
Harrisburg University of        
Science and Technology Project) 6.00 9/1/36 5,000,000 4,609,100
Montgomery County Higher Education        
and Health Authority, First        
Mortgage Improvement        
Revenue (American Health        
Foundation/Montgomery, Inc.        
Project) 6.88 4/1/36 2,000,000 1,723,900
Pennsylvania Economic Development        
Financing Authority, Sewage        
Sludge Disposal Revenue        
(Philadelphia Biosolids        
Facility Project) 6.25 1/1/32 1,000,000 1,034,070
Pennsylvania Higher Educational        
Facilities Authority, Revenue        
(Edinboro University        
Foundation Student Housing        
Project at Edinboro University        
Pennsylvania) 6.00 7/1/42 1,500,000 1,436,040
Susquehanna Area Regional        
Airport Authority,        
Airport System Revenue 6.50 1/1/38 1,825,000 1,711,503
Rhode Island—.9%        
Tobacco Settlement Financing        
Corporation of Rhode Island,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds 6.13 6/1/32 2,000,000 1,910,560

The Fund 15



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Tennessee—2.7%        
Johnson City Health and        
Educational Facilities Board,        
Hospital First Mortgage        
Revenue (Mountain States        
Health Alliance) 5.50 7/1/36 1,500,000 1,469,235
Tennessee Energy Acquisition        
Corporation, Gas Project        
Revenue 5.00 2/1/23 1,730,000 1,705,486
The Health, Educational and        
Housing Facility Board of the        
City of Chattanooga, Revenue        
(Campus Development Foundation        
Inc. Phase 1, LLC Project) 5.00 10/1/25 425,000 374,841
The Health, Educational and        
Housing Facility Board of the        
City of Chattanooga, Revenue        
(Campus Development Foundation        
Inc. Phase 1, LLC Project) 6.00 10/1/35 2,800,000 2,395,008
Texas—11.2%        
Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.,        
Convention Center Hotel        
Second Tier Revenue 5.75 1/1/34 6,000,000 4,785,360
Brazos River Authority,        
PCR (TXU Electric        
Company Project) 8.25 5/1/33 1,000,000 c 679,460
Brazos River Authority,        
PCR (TXU Energy        
Company LLC Project) 5.00 3/1/41 2,500,000 1,133,700
Brazos River Authority,        
Revenue (Reliant Energy, Inc.        
Project) 5.38 4/1/19 1,000,000 1,002,300
Dallas-Fort Worth International        
Airport Facility Improvement        
Corporation, Revenue (American        
Airlines, Inc.) 6.00 11/1/14 3,900,000 3,540,186
Dallas-Fort Worth International        
Airport Facility Improvement        
Corporation, Revenue (American        
Airlines, Inc.) 9.00 5/1/15 1,640,000 1,618,434

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Texas (continued)        
Dallas-Fort Worth International        
Airport Facility Improvement        
Corporation, Revenue        
(Learjet Inc. Project) 6.15 1/1/16 1,000,000 1,000,200
La Vernia Higher Education Finance        
Corporation, Education Revenue        
(Knowledge is Power        
Program, Inc.) 6.25 8/15/39 2,250,000 2,314,665
Mission Economic Development        
Corporation, SWDR        
(Allied Waste North        
America, Inc. Project) 5.20 4/1/18 1,500,000 1,503,930
North Texas Tollway Authority,        
First Tier System Revenue        
(Insured; Assured Guaranty        
Municipal Corp.) 5.75 1/1/40 1,175,000 1,261,492
North Texas Tollway Authority,        
Second Tier System Revenue 6.13 1/1/31 3,700,000 3,876,046
Texas Public Finance Authority,        
Charter School Finance        
Corporation, Education Revenue        
(Burnham Wood Charter        
School Project) 6.25 9/1/36 2,250,000 1,965,262
Virginia—1.7%        
Washington County Industrial        
Development Authority, HR        
(Mountain States        
Health Alliance) 7.25 7/1/19 3,000,000 3,632,550
Washington—2.2%        
Kitsap County Consolidated Housing        
Authority, Housing Revenue        
(Pooled Tax Credit Projects) 5.50 6/1/27 1,585,000 1,268,967
Kitsap County Consolidated Housing        
Authority, Housing Revenue        
(Pooled Tax Credit Projects) 5.60 6/1/37 1,500,000 1,117,230
Snohomish County Housing        
Authority, Revenue (Whispering        
Pines Apartments Project) 5.60 9/1/25 1,675,000 1,417,284

The Fund 17



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
Washington (continued)        
Snohomish County Housing        
Authority, Revenue (Whispering        
Pines Apartments Project) 5.75 9/1/30 1,250,000 1,029,487
West Virginia—1.5%        
The County Commission of Harrison        
County, SWDR (Allegheny Energy        
Supply Company, LLC Harrison        
Station Project) 5.50 10/15/37 2,000,000 1,838,000
The County Commission of Pleasants        
County, PCR (Allegheny Energy        
Supply Company, LLC Pleasants        
Station Project) 5.25 10/15/37 1,405,000 1,351,441
Wisconsin—2.1%        
Badger Tobacco Asset        
Securitization Corporation,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds 6.13 6/1/27 1,920,000 2,071,872
Badger Tobacco Asset        
Securitization Corporation,        
Tobacco Settlement        
Asset-Backed Bonds        
(Prerefunded) 6.38 6/1/12 2,300,000 d 2,582,532
Wyoming—.4%        
Sweetwater County,        
SWDR (FMC Corporation Project) 5.60 12/1/35 1,000,000 930,950
U.S. Related—5.9%        
Government of Guam,        
GO 6.75 11/15/29 1,500,000 1,590,840
Government of Guam,        
LOR (Section 30) 5.38 12/1/24 1,500,000 1,520,925
Puerto Rico Commonwealth,        
Public Improvement GO 6.00 7/1/39 2,000,000 2,058,900
Puerto Rico Infrastructure        
Financing Authority, Special        
Tax Revenue (Insured; AMBAC) 5.50 7/1/26 3,000,000 3,041,850
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing        
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue        
(First Subordinate Series) 5.38 8/1/39 1,000,000 1,001,100

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Long-Term Municipal Coupon Maturity Principal  
Investments (continued) Rate (%) Date Amount ($) Value ($)
U.S. Related (continued)        
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing        
Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue        
(First Subordinate Series) 6.00 8/1/42 2,000,000 2,099,740
Virgin Islands Public Finance        
Authority, Revenue (Virgin        
Islands Matching Fund        
Loan Notes) (Senior        
Lien/Capital Projects) 5.00 10/1/29 1,205,000 1,156,945
Virgin Islands Public Finance        
Authority, Subordinated        
Revenue (Virgin Islands        
Matching Fund Loan Note—        
Cruzan Project) 6.00 10/1/39 500,000 505,050
 
Total Investments (cost $228,326,483)   99.4% 217,730,322
 
Cash and Receivables (Net)     .6% 1,228,764
 
Net Assets     100.0% 218,959,086

a Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
b Non-income producing—security in default.
c Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.These securities may be resold in
transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2010, these
securities had a total market value of $6,791,800 or 3.1% of net assets.
d This security is 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.

The Fund 19



STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Summary of Abbreviations    
 
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA American Capital Access
AGC ACE Guaranty Corporation AGIC Asset Guaranty Insurance Company
AMBAC American Municipal Bond    
        Assurance Corporation ARRN Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes
BAN Bond Anticipation Notes BPA Bond Purchase Agreement
CIFG CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty COP Certificate of Participation
CP Commercial Paper EDR Economic Development Revenue
EIR Environmental Improvement Revenue FGIC Financial Guaranty Insurance
      Company
FHA Federal Housing Administration FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC Federal Home Loan Mortgage FNMA Federal National
  Corporation        Mortgage Association
GAN Grant Anticipation Notes GIC Guaranteed Investment Contract
GNMA Government National    
       Mortgage Association GO General Obligation
HR Hospital Revenue IDB Industrial Development Board
IDC Industrial Development Corporation IDR Industrial Development Revenue
LOC Letter of Credit LOR Limited Obligation Revenue
LR Lease Revenue MFHR Multi-Family Housing Revenue
MFMR Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue PCR Pollution Control Revenue
PILOT Payment in Lieu of Taxes RAC Revenue Anticipation Certificates
RAN Revenue Anticipation Notes RAW Revenue Anticipation Warrants
RRR Resources Recovery Revenue SAAN State Aid Anticipation Notes
SBPA Standby Bond Purchase Agreement SFHR Single Family Housing Revenue
SFMR Single Family Mortgage Revenue SONYMA State of New York Mortgage Agency
SWDR Solid Waste Disposal Revenue TAN Tax Anticipation Notes
TAW Tax Anticipation Warrants TRAN Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
XLCA XL Capital Assurance    

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Summary of Combined Ratings (Unaudited)  
 
Fitch or Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s Value (%)
AAA   Aaa   AAA 7.5
AA   Aa   AA 1.5
A   A   A 12.6
BBB   Baa   BBB 37.6
BB   Ba   BB 11.5
B   B   B 1.7
CCC   Caa   CCC 2.9
Not Ratede   Not Ratede   Not Ratede 24.7
          100.0

† Based on total investments.
e Securities which, while not rated by Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, have been determined by the Manager to
be of comparable quality to those rated securities in which the fund may invest.

See notes to financial statements.

The Fund 21



STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

      Cost Value
Assets ($):        
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments 228,326,483 217,730,322
Cash       3,000
Interest receivable       3,650,267
Receivable for shares of Common Stock subscribed     313,405
Prepaid expenses       37,563
        221,734,557
Liabilities ($):        
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 3(c)   169,601
Payable for investment securities purchased     1,350,017
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed     1,182,297
Accrued expenses       73,556
        2,775,471
Net Assets ($)       218,959,086
Composition of Net Assets ($):        
Paid-in capital       251,591,442
Accumulated undistributed investment income—net     242,053
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments     (22,278,248)
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation      
(depreciation) on investments       (10,596,161)
Net Assets ($)       218,959,086
 
 
Net Asset Value Per Share        
  Class A Class C Class I Class Z
Net Assets ($) 64,507,993 31,159,035 5,422,586 117,869,472
Shares Outstanding 5,666,320 2,733,920 476,970 10,346,203
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) 11.38 11.40 11.37 11.39
 
See notes to financial statements.        

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2010 (Unaudited)

Investment Income ($):  
Interest Income 7,238,646
Expenses:  
Management fee—Note 3(a) 663,681
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(c) 183,873
Distribution/Service Plan fees—Note 3(b) 168,011
Registration fees 31,758
Professional fees 31,598
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports 10,245
Directors’ fees and expenses—Note 3(d) 7,906
Custodian fees—Note 3(c) 7,535
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 853
Interest expense—Note 2 96
Miscellaneous 10,567
Total Expenses 1,116,123
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertaking—Note 3(a) (514)
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 1(b) (2,144)
Net Expenses 1,113,465
Investment Income—Net 6,125,181
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($):  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (5,725,536)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 20,180,641
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 14,455,105
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 20,580,286
 
See notes to financial statements.  

The Fund 23



STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Operations ($):    
Investment income—net 6,125,181 12,496,282
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (5,725,536) (12,349,783)
Net unrealized appreciation    
(depreciation) on investments 20,180,641 (16,157,681)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
Resulting from Operations 20,580,286 (16,011,182)
Dividends to Shareholders from ($):    
Investment income—net:    
Class A Shares (1,745,581) (3,033,186)
Class C Shares (704,161) (1,488,972)
Class I Shares (92,333) (791)
Class Z Shares (3,341,053) (7,806,483)
Total Dividends (5,883,128) (12,329,432)
Capital Stock Transactions ($):    
Net proceeds from shares sold:    
Class A Shares 20,379,029 26,423,071
Class C Shares 3,526,772 9,976,822
Class I Shares 5,886,983 18,061
Class Z Shares 4,738,199 25,304,197
Dividends reinvested:    
Class A Shares 1,254,596 1,911,979
Class C Shares 360,040 621,136
Class I Shares 266 272
Class Z Shares 2,738,997 6,371,861
Cost of shares redeemed:    
Class A Shares (20,266,142) (22,300,528)
Class C Shares (4,364,957) (8,115,159)
Class I Shares (600,677)
Class Z Shares (20,792,363) (42,427,250)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    
from Capital Stock Transactions (7,139,257) (2,215,538)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 7,557,901 (30,556,152)
Net Assets ($):    
Beginning of Period 211,401,185 241,957,337
End of Period 218,959,086 211,401,185
Undistributed investment income—net 242,053

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  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
  (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Capital Share Transactions:    
Class A    
Shares sold 1,810,301 2,591,158
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 111,257 188,934
Shares redeemed (1,793,530) (2,154,039)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 128,028 626,053
Class C    
Shares sold 314,447 972,856
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 31,880 61,434
Shares redeemed (388,418) (806,841)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding (42,091) 227,449
Class I    
Shares sold 528,530 1,919
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 24 27
Shares redeemed (53,530)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding 475,024 1,946
Class Z    
Shares sold 422,071 2,455,589
Shares issued for dividends reinvested 242,614 631,205
Shares redeemed (1,856,221) (4,164,335)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding (1,191,536) (1,077,541)
 
a The fund commenced offering Class I shares on December 15, 2008.  
See notes to financial statements.    

The Fund 25



FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share.Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.

Six Months Ended
February 28, 2010 Year Ended August 31,
Class A Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007a
Per Share Data ($):        
Net asset value, beginning of period 10.64 12.05 12.90 13.63
Investment Operations:        
Investment income—netb .31 .65 .66 .28
Net realized and unrealized        
gain (loss) on investments .72 (1.41) (.86) (.72)
Total from Investment Operations 1.03 (.76) (.20) (.44)
Distributions:        
Dividends from investment income—net (.29) (.65) (.65) (.29)
Net asset value, end of period 11.38 10.64 12.05 12.90
Total Return (%)c 9.78d (5.80) (1.67) 1.57d
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):        
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets .99e 1.02 1.02 1.27e
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsf .99e 1.02 1.02 1.27e
Ratio of interest and expense related to floating        
rate notes issued to average net assets .00g .05 .23e
Ratio of net investment income        
to average net assets 5.51e 6.40 5.28 4.51e
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10.41d 28.94 76.05 55.80
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) 64,508 58,931 59,169 27,948

a From March 15, 2007 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2007.
b Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
c Exclusive of sales charge.
d Not annualized.
e Annualized.
f Expense waivers and/or reimbursements amounted to less than .01%.
g Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

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Six Months Ended
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended August 31,
Class C Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007a
Per Share Data ($):        
Net asset value, beginning of period 10.66 12.06 12.91 13.63
Investment Operations:        
Investment income—netb .27 .57 .57 .23
Net realized and unrealized        
gain (loss) on investments .72 (1.41) (.87) (.71)
Total from Investment Operations .99 (.84) (.30) (.48)
Distributions:        
Dividends from investment income—net (.25) (.56) (.55) (.24)
Net asset value, end of period 11.40 10.66 12.06 12.91
Total Return (%)c 9.27d (6.45) (2.43) 1.27d
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):        
Ratio of total expenses        
to average net assets 1.77e 1.80 1.80 1.99e
Ratio of net expenses        
to average net assetsf 1.77e 1.80 1.80 1.99e
Ratio of interest and expense related to floating      
rate notes issued to average net assets .00g .05 .23e
Ratio of net investment income        
to average net assets 4.76e 5.63 4.53 3.69e
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10.41d 28.94 76.05 55.80
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) 31,159 29,579 30,730 9,397

a From March 15, 2007 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2007.
b Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
c Exclusive of sales charge.
d Not annualized.
e Annualized.
f Expense waivers and/or reimbursements amounted to less than .01%.
g Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

The Fund 27



FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

  Six Months Ended  
  February 28, 2010 Year Ended
Class I Shares (Unaudited) August 31, 2009a
Per Share Data ($):    
Net asset value, beginning of period 10.63 9.15
Investment Operations:    
Investment income—netb .35 .49
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments .70 1.46
Total from Investment Operations 1.05 1.95
Distributions:    
Dividends from investment income—net (.31) (.47)
Net asset value, end of period 11.37 10.63
Total Return (%)c 9.92 21.80
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):    
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsd .78 1.17
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsd .75 .75
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsd 5.80 6.69
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10.41c 28.94
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) 5,423 21

a From December 15, 2008 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2009.
b Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Six Months Ended        
February 28, 2010   Year Ended August 31,  
Class Z Shares (Unaudited) 2009 2008 2007a 2006b
Per Share Data ($):          
Net asset value, beginning of period 10.65 12.05 12.91 13.34 12.50
Investment Operations:          
Investment income—netc .32 .67 .67 .63 .57
Net realized and unrealized          
gain (loss) on investments .73 (1.41) (.87) (.39) .82
Total from Investment Operations 1.05 (.74) (.20) .24 1.39
Distributions:          
Dividends from investment income—net (.31) (.66) (.66) (.63) (.55)
Dividends from net realized          
gain on investments (.04)
Total Distributions (.31) (.66) (.66) (.67) (.55)
Net asset value, end of period 11.39 10.65 12.05 12.91 13.34
Total Return (%) 9.90d (5.64) (1.59) 1.65 11.35d
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):          
Ratio of total expenses          
to average net assets .83e .85 .97 1.24 1.24e
Ratio of net expenses          
to average net assets .83e,f .84 .97f 1.24f 1.18e
Ratio of interest and expense related to          
floating rate notes issued          
to average net assets .00g .05 .23 .07e
Ratio of net investment income          
to average net assets 5.74e 6.59 5.32 4.62 4.68e
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10.41d 28.94 76.05 55.80 74.52
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) 117,869 122,871 152,058 126,390 80,330

a The fund commenced offering three classes of shares on March 15, 2007.The existing shares were redesignated Class
Z and the fund added Class A and Class C shares.
b From September 30, 2005 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2006.
c Based on average shares outstanding at each month end.
d Not annualized.
e Annualized.
f Expense waivers and/or reimbursements amounted to less than .01%.
g Amount represents less than .01%.

See notes to financial statements.

The Fund 29



NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

Dreyfus High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Municipal Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering four series, including the fund. The fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital.The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser.

MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares. The fund is authorized to issue 400 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock.The fund currently offers four classes of shares: Class A (100 million shares authorized), Class C (100 million shares authorized), Class I (100 million shares authorized) and Class Z (100 million shares authorized). Class A shares are subject to a sales charge imposed at the time of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase. Class I shares are sold at net asset value per share only to institutional investors. Class Z shares are closed to new investors. Other differences between the classes include the services offered to and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) has become 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 authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC has superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. 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 Company 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: Investments in securities are valued each business day by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Board of Directors. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service 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 such securities). Other investments (which constitute a majority of the portfolio securities) are carried at fair value as determined by the Service, based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of municipal securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. Options and financial futures on municipal and U.S.Treasury securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

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.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 28, 2010 in valuing the fund’s investments:

  Level 1— Level 2—Other Level 3—  
  Unadjusted Significant Significant  
  Quoted Observable Unobservable  
  Prices Inputs Inputs Total
Assets ($)        
Investment in Securities:      
Municipal Bonds 217,730,322 217,730,322

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In January 2010, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-06 “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. ASU 2010-06 will require reporting entities to make new disclosures about amounts and reasons for significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements as well as inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3, and information on purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures surrounding purchases,sales,issuances and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2010-06 may have on the fund’s financial statement disclosures.

(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 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.

The fund has arrangements with the custodian and cash management bank whereby the fund may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset custody and cash management fees. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes net earnings credits as an expense offset in the Statement of Operations.

(c) Dividends to shareholders: It is the policy of the fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

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.

(d) 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 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 February 28, 2010, 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, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each of the tax years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2009 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $7,748,638 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net securities profits, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2009. If not applied, $715,251 of the carryover expires in fiscal 2016 and $7,033,387 expires in fiscal 2017.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 was as follows: tax exempt income $12,325,036 and ordinary income $4,396.The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:

The fund participates with other Dreyfus-managed funds in a $225 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. and a $300 mil-

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lion unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, (each, a “Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions. In connection therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for each Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2010 was approximately $14,400, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.36%.

NOTE 3—Investment Management Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Pursuant to a management agreement with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .60% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly.The Manager had undertaken from September 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010 to reduce the expenses paid by Class I shares, to the extent that Class I shares aggregate annual expenses do not exceed an annual rate of .75% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class I shares.The reduction in expenses for Class I shares, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $514 during the period ended February 28, 2010.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the Distributor retained $12,105 from commissions earned on sales of the fund’s Class A shares and $3,436 from CDSCs on redemptions of the fund’s Class C shares.

(b) Under the Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, Class C shares pay the Distributor for distributing their shares at an annual rate of .75% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class C shares were charged $115,998, pursuant to the Plan.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Under the Service Plan (the “Service Plan”) adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, Class Z shares reimburses the Distributor for distributing their shares and servicing shareholder accounts at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class Z shares. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class Z shares were charged $52,013, pursuant to the Service Plan.

(c) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, Class A and Class C shares pay the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class C shares for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Distributor may make payments to Service Agents (a securities dealer, financial institution or other industry professional) in respect of these services.The Distributor determines the amounts to be paid to Service Agents. During the period ended February 28, 2010, Class A and Class C shares were charged $82,501 and $38,666, respectively, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.

The fund compensates DreyfusTransfer, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, under a transfer agency agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $24,161 pursuant to the transfer agency agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a cash management agreement for performing cash management services related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $2,144 pursuant to the cash management agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations. These fees were offset by earnings credits pursuant to the cash management agreement.

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The fund also compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for the fund. During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $7,535 pursuant to the custody agreement.

During the period ended February 28, 2010, the fund was charged $3,341 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

The components of “Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $101,169, Rule 12b-1 distribution plan fees $25,849, shareholder services plan fees $18,500, custodian fees $7,900, chief compliance officer fees $6,124 and transfer agency per account fees $10,061, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $2.

(d) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

(e) A 2% redemption fee is charged and retained by the fund on certain shares redeemed within sixty days following the date of issuance subject to exceptions, including redemptions made through use of the fund’s exchange privilege. During the period ended February 28, 2010, there were no redemption fees charged and retained by the fund.

NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:

The aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, during the period ended February 28, 2010, amounted to $24,106,530 and $22,444,769, respectively.

The fund adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments and dis-

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

closures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The fund held no derivatives during the period ended February 28, 2010.These disclosures did not impact the notes to the financial statements.

At February 28, 2010, accumulated net unrealized depreciation on investments was $10,596,161, consisting of $8,999,199 gross unrealized appreciation and $19,595,360 gross unrealized depreciation.

At February 28, 2010, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).

NOTE 5—Subsequent Events Evaluation:

Dreyfus has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements. This evaluation did not result in any subsequent events that necessitated disclosures and/or adjustments.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF THE FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on November 9-10, 2009, the Board considered the re-approval of the fund’s Management Agreement, pursuant to which the Manager provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services. 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 Manager.

Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board members considered information previously provided to them in a presentation from representatives of the Manager regarding services provided to the fund and other funds in the Dreyfus complex, and representatives of the Manager confirmed that there had been no material changes in the information. The Board also discussed the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the fund pursuant to the fund’s Management Agreement. The Manager’s representatives reviewed the fund’s distribution of accounts and the relationships the Manager has with various intermediaries and the different needs of each.The Manager’s representatives noted the diversity of distribution of the fund as well as among the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the Manager’s corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each of the fund’s distribution channels. The Board also reviewed the number of shareholder accounts in the fund, as well as the fund’s asset size.

The Board members also considered the Manager’s research and portfolio management capabilities and that the Manager also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board members also considered the Manager’s extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructure.

Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Management Fee and Expense Ratio and Performance. The Board members reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc., an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing the fund’s management fee and

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

expense ratio with a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”) that were selected by Lipper. Included in these reports were comparisons of contractual and actual management fee rates and total operating expenses.

The Board members also reviewed the reports prepared by Lipper that presented the fund’s performance for various periods ended September 30, 2009, as well as total return performance for various periods ended September 30, 2009 and yield performance for one-year periods ended September 30th for the fund to the same group of funds as the Expense Group (the “Performance Group”) and to a group of funds that was broader than the Expense Universe (the “Performance Universe”) that also were selected by Lipper.The Manager previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe, and Performance Group and Performance Universe. The Manager also provided a comparison of the fund’s total return to the fund’s Lipper category average return for each of the past three calendar years.

The Board reviewed the results of the Expense Group and Expense Universe comparisons that were prepared based on financial statements currently available to Lipper as of September 30, 2009. The Board reviewed the range of management fees and expense ratios of the funds in the Expense Group and Expense Universe, and noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and that the fund’s actual management fee and total expense ratio (based on Class Z shares) each was higher than the respective Expense Group and Expense Universe medians.

With respect to the fund’s performance, because the fund’s Class A shares have only two years of performance history, the Board also reviewed performance results for the fund’s Class Z shares, which is the fund’s oldest share class. The Board noted that Class Z shares of the fund achieved total returns lower than the Performance Group median, and total returns higher than the Performance Universe

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median, for each reported time period up to 4 years.The Board noted that Class A shares’ performance was lower than that of Class Z shares, and lower than the Performance Group median for each reported time period up to 2 years. The Board further noted that the total return for Class A shares approximated the Performance Universe median for the 1-year period and was higher than the Performance Universe median for the 2-year period.

On a yield performance basis, the Board noted that the 1-year yield performance for Class Z shares for the past four annual periods was higher than the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for each of the two most recent annual periods (with Class A shares achieving the same results), and lower than these medians for the two later annual periods.

The Board received a presentation from the fund’s portfolio manager on the fund’s investment decision-making process and strategy over the past year, and the material factors that affected the fund’s relative total return performance over the past year.The Board also noted the portfolio manager’s long-term track record in managing municipal bond funds generally, including higher yield funds, and the fund’s generally competitive yield performance results.The Board also noted the fund’s higher total return rankings in prior periods.

Representatives of the Manager noted that there were no similarly managed mutual funds, institutional separate accounts, or wrap fee accounts managed by the Manager or its affiliates with similar investment objectives, policies, and strategies and, as to mutual funds only, reported in the same Lipper category, as the fund.

Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. The Manager’s representatives reviewed the dollar amount of expenses allocated and profit received by the Manager and the method used to determine such expenses and profit.The Board considered information, previously provided and discussed, prepared by an independent consulting firm

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)

regarding the Manager’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus mutual fund complex.The Board members also considered that the methodology had also been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm which, like the consultant, found the methodology to be reasonable.The consulting firm also analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of the fund. The Board members evaluated the profitability analysis in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund, including the change in the fund’s asset size from the prior year,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 shareholders. The Board members also considered potential benefits to the Manager from acting as investment adviser to the fund and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect with respect to trading the fund’s portfolio.

It was noted that the Board members should consider the Manager’s profitability with respect to the fund as part of their evaluation of whether the fees under the Management Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by the Manager, including the nature, extent, and quality of such services and that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been decreasing, the possibility that the Manager may have realized any economies of scale would be less. It was noted that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was within the range determined by appropriate court cases to be reasonable given the services rendered and that the profitability percentage for managing the fund was reasonable given the generally superior service levels provided.

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 continuation of the fund’s Management

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Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board reached the following conclusions and determinations.

  • The Board concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the ser- vices provided by the Manager are adequate and appropriate.

  • The Board noted the fund’s generally competitive yield performance, the portfolio manager’s overall experience and expertise in manag- ing higher yield municipal bond funds. The Board also noted the fund’s investment decision-making process and the portfolio strategy that impacted the fund’s relative total return performance over the past year, and the portfolio manager’s expectations for improvement.

  • The Board concluded that the fee paid to the Manager by the fund was reasonable in light of the services provided, comparative perfor- mance and expense and management fee information, costs of the services provided, and profits to be realized and benefits derived or to be derived by the Manager from its relationship with the fund.

  • The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Manager in con- nection with the management fee rate charged to the fund, and that, to the extent in the future it were to be 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.

The Board members considered these conclusions and determinations, along with the information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year, and, without any one factor being dispositive, the Board determined that re-approval of the fund’s Management Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.

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NOTES



For More Information


Telephone Call your financial representative or 1-800-554-4611 Holders of Class Z call 1-800-645-6561

Mail The Dreyfus Family of Funds, 144 Glenn Curtiss Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11556-0144

The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-645-6561.




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.
(a) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management
  Investment Companies.
  Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
  Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and
  Affiliated Purchasers.
  Not applicable. [CLOSED END FUNDS ONLY]
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
  There have been no material changes to the procedures applicable to Item 10.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(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.



(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of 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 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Not applicable.

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

(a)(3) Not applicable.

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



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DREYFUS MUNICIPAL FUNDS, INC.

By: /s/ Bradley J. Skapyak
  Bradley J. Skapyak,
  President
 
Date: April 22, 2010

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ Bradley J. Skapyak
  Bradley J. Skapyak,
  President
 
Date: April 22, 2010
 
By: /s/ James Windels
James Windels,
  Treasurer
 
Date: April 22, 2010



EXHIBIT INDEX

(a)(2) 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)

(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)