OPPENHEIMER MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
NSAR-A, 1998-03-31
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SIGNATURE   GEORGE C. BOWEN                              
TITLE       TREASURER           
 

WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

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Change in Accounting Policy

As of November 4, 1997, in order to conform book and tax bases, the Fund began 
amortization of premiums on securities for book purposes.  Accordingly, during 
the six months ended January 31, 1998, amounts have been reclassified to reflect
an increase in undistributed net investment income of $1,680,358.  Paid-in 
capital was decreased by the same amount.  For bonds acquired after April 30, 
1993, on disposition or maturity, accrued market discount is recognized at 
maturity or disposition as taxable ordinary  income.  Taxable ordinary income is
realized to the extent of the lesser of gain or accrued market discount. 


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