NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX FREE FUND INC
N-30D, 1996-05-07
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Nuveen Tax-Free                                       [PHOTO APPEARS HERE]
Mutual Funds

Dependable tax-free
income for generations

CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA INSURED

MASSACHUSETTS

MASSACHUSETTS INSURED

NEW YORK

NEW YORK INSURED

OHIO







ANNUAL REPORT/FEBRUARY 29, 1996
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    CONTENTS

 3  Dear shareholder

 5  Answering your questions

 9  Fund performance

16  Report of independent public accountants

17  Portfolio of investments

58  Statement of net assets

60  Statement of operations

62  Statement of changes in net assets

66  Notes to financial statements

82  Financial highlights
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Dear
shareholder


Since the beginning of the recovery in early 1995, we've enjoyed a welcome
rebound in the bond markets--a sharp contrast to 1994, which was one of the most
volatile periods in bond market history. In fact, 1995 unfolded as one of the
best years for bonds in a decade, as the bond market responded to a climate of
slowing economic growth and diminished inflationary pressure.

  The changing profile of the bond markets over the past two years reminds us
that weathering the ups and downs of the markets is a normal part of the
investment process. By maintaining a long-term perspective on your investments,
you can minimize the impact of short-term fluctuations and keep the focus on
achieving your goals. Municipal bond funds continue to play an integral role in
helping investors reach those goals, offering the attractive tax-free income and
solid total returns that they seek.

  Over the past year, we have kept our sights focused on successfully meeting
your fund's objectives. As of February 29, 1996, the current annual SEC yield on
offering price for R shares for the mutual funds covered in this report ranged
from 4.21% to 4.99%. To match these yields, an investor in the 36% federal
income tax bracket would have had to earn between 6.58% to 7.80% on taxable
alternatives. The effect of state taxes further enhances the after-tax yield
advantage provided by municipal bonds.


[PHOTO OF RICHARD J. FRANKE APPEARS HERE]

"Over time,
municipal bonds
have proven to
be a valuable
and dependable
component of
successful invest-
ment programs."

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  Reflecting the rebound in the bond markets, each of these funds reported gains
in portfolio value since February 28, 1995. The 12-month total returns on net
asset value for R Shares, reflecting portfolio gains plus reinvested dividend
income and capital gains distributions, if any, ranged from 9.70% to 10.80%,
which translate to 13.66% to 14.81% on a taxable-equivalent basis. This strong
performance rewarded investors who weathered the volatility of 1994, and reminds
us again of the importance of municipal bonds to a well-rounded, long-term
investment plan.

  As some of you may know, on June 30, 1996, I will be retiring as the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated and as Chairman of
the Board of the Nuveen Funds. As I look back over the 41 years I have spent at
Nuveen, I'm proud to have been associated with a firm that holds integrity,
honesty, and value as the cornerstones of its business. I'm confident that these
traditions will continue to be the hallmarks of Nuveen.

  Over the past few years, I have been working closely with other Nuveen
managers to ensure that the company and the funds continue to be guided by
strong and talented management following my retirement. Timothy Schwertfeger,
who has been with Nuveen since 1977, will succeed me as Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of Nuveen. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of
Nuveen and President of the Nuveen Funds. I am very confident in his abilities
and the abilities of the entire Nuveen management team.

  The management transition has been well planned, and it will have no effect on
portfolio management or the way dividends are set. Our management team is
committed to continuing Nuveen's successful tradition of value investing and
prudent management, helping our shareholders meet their need for tax-free
investment income with a full range of investment choices.

  Our focus will continue to be on building shareholder value, providing
research-oriented management, and maintaining our leadership role in the
municipal bond market. With this focus, we anticipate many more years of
accomplishment for our shareholders and our firm.

 I'd like to take this occasion to thank you for selecting Nuveen mutual fund
investments.


Sincerely,


/s/ Richard J. Franke
Richard J. Franke
Chairman of the Board
April 15, 1996

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Answering your
questions


Tom Spalding, head of Nuveen's portfolio management team, discusses factors
affecting the municipal market and efforts made to provide value for
shareholders.

How did the investment climate over the past year affect municipal bonds?

In 1995, the combination of slow economic growth and low inflation created the
ideal environment for the bond markets, which responded with a sustained rally.
Citing the lack of significant inflation, the Federal Reserve Board moved to cut
interest rates in July and December 1995, and again at the end of January 1996.
This succession of rate cuts helped to bring down long-term municipal bond
yields by almost 130 basis points over the year and to increase net asset
values. The rebound of the municipal bond market was not as great as that of the
taxable market due to the much-publicized discussion of major tax reform
legislation and concern about its potential impact on tax-free investments. Yet,
in 1995, most Nuveen mutual funds enjoyed taxable-equivalent total returns of
14% or better.

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[PHOTO OF TOM SPALDING APPEARS HERE]
 
Tom Spalding, head of Nuveen's portfolio management team, answers investors'
questions on developments in the municipal market.

What was Nuveen's approach to investing during this period?

During 1995, we continued to pursue our philosophy of value investing, a
disciplined approach designed to deliver above-market performance by emphasizing
securities that offer good intrinsic value and that are underpriced or
undervalued by the market. This approach has been rewarded over the past year,
as we saw many of our portfolio holdings upgraded by the ratings agencies,
confirming our Research Department's judgments about credit quality. We also
moved to protect current income by investing more of our portfolio in non-
callable bonds when possible. These bonds are less likely to be redeemed before
maturity so that their yield is assured for the long term in the event of
falling interest rates. As is our policy, we continue to invest only in
investment-grade quality securities.

Has Nuveen made any major investment changes over the past year?

No. In the search for income and total return, our value investing approach
continues to concentrate on individual bonds with current yields, prices, credit
quality, and future prospects that are exceptionally attractive relative to
other bonds in the market. Because attractive issues may appear any time over
the course of the year, we are constantly vigilant for new opportunities, with
the goal of ensuring that the funds are always positioned to meet their
objectives: as high a level of current tax-free income as is consistent with
preservation of capital. This means that our analysts continuously assess
investment

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possibilities across the entire spectrum of geographical and sector
opportunities nationwide. Currently, we favor revenue bonds for essential
services, such as those issued by water and sewer facilities and utilities,
especially public power authorities providing electricity at competitive rates.
We have reduced our positions in general obligation bonds issued by counties and
cities, which have suffered financial strains as the result of spending cuts at
the state and federal levels.

What does Nuveen see as the impact of the flat tax proposals on the municipal
market?

Because of the implications for tax-free investments such as municipal bonds and
bond funds, we have been closely monitoring the various flat tax proposals
currently being debated in Congress. While the presidential primaries
spotlighted the debate, it is important to note that none of the proposals
currently under discussion has gained a strong consensus. In addition,
implementation of any measure that manages to pass both houses is at least two
years away. As the election year progresses, focus seems to be shifting from tax
reform to other economic matters. However, the high profile discussion--and the
attendant concern about the potential impact of tax reform on tax-free
investments--did affect the market for municipal bonds in 1995, causing these
bonds to underperform their taxable counterparts for the year.

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  Given the low likelihood that the tax preference on municipal bonds will be
eliminated or dramatically reduced in the near future, Nuveen believes that it
is inadvisable to manage our funds toward one specific outcome. Instead, we will
continue to follow our value investing philosophy as the optimal way to pursue
our investors' objectives. In our view, this approach offers investors greater
price stability in the event of volatile markets. Once the tax issue is
resolved, we're confident that municipal bonds--because of their high credit
quality and attractive yields--will continue to hold a strategic place in the
prudent investor's portfolio. We will continue to monitor developments in the
tax debate as well as changes in other economic and political conditions while
keeping our focus on achieving the objectives of your fund.

What is Nuveen's market outlook for 1996?

Although inflation currently remains low and economic growth remains moderate,
we continue to watch these factors for potential changes and impact on the bond
market. During this election year, we are also closely monitoring any changes in
economic and tax policy that may affect the municipal market. The fundamentals
in the long term are sound, with the supply of municipal bonds down from past
years, and with a growing number of individual investors seeking to diversify
their portfolios and to increase their tax-free income.

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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

California

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen California Tax-
Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                             6/86    6/87    6/88    6/89    6/90    6/91    6/92    6/93    6/94    6/95    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $21,255    10,000  10,838  11,590  12,849  13,663  14,826  16,500  18,393  18,357  19,898  21,255     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $22,127                    10,000  10,862  11,668  12,996  13,881  15,131  16,913  18,935  18,968  20,641  22,127
Nuveen CA Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $19,538                      9,525   9,838  10,513  11,998  12,735  13,775  15,317  17,049  16,801  18,155  19,538

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
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                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
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<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                  10.54%     7.77%              7.72%
A Shares on NAV                  10.36%       N/A              8.69%
A Shares on offering price**      5.39%       N/A              5.36%
C Shares on NAV                   9.53%       N/A              9.17%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.65 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.26% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 42%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 9.07% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.99% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 8.60% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 4.64% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 10.54%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return
of 14.73%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA INSURED
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

California Insured

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen California
Insured Tax-Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                             6/86    6/87    6/88    6/89    6/90    6/91    6/92    6/93    6/94    6/95    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $21,255    10,000  10,838  11,590  12,849  13,663  14,826  16,500  18,393  18,357  19,898  21,255     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $22,127                    10,000  10,862  11,668  12,996  13,881  15,131  16,913  18,935  18,968  20,641  22,127
Nuveen CA Insured Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $19,313                      9,525   9,513  10,220  11,648  12,223  13,252  14,929  16,752  16,501  17,911  19,313

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
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                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
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<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                  10.63%     8.20%              7.59%
A Shares on NAV                  10.32%       N/A              9.24%
A Shares on offering price**      5.35%       N/A              5.89%
C Shares on NAV                   9.67%       N/A              8.99%
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</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.60 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.14% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 42%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 8.86% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.93% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 8.50% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 4.99% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 10.63%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return
of 14.64%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

Massachusetts

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen Massachusetts
Tax-Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                            11/86   11/87   11/88   11/89   11/90   11/91   11/92   11/93   11/94    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $19,316    10,000   9,973  10,980  12,127  12,997  14,247  15,587  17,219  16,236  19,316     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $20,239                    10,000   9,977  11,036  12,251  13,194  14,549  16,008  17,781  16,847  20,239
Nuveen MA Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $17,466                      9,525   8,745   9,756  10,793  11,355  12,626  13,969  15,603  14,627  17,466

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
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                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
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<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                   9.80%     8.32%              6.82%
A Shares on NAV                   9.62%       N/A              8.57%
A Shares on offering price**      4.69%       N/A              5.25%
C Shares on NAV                   8.87%       N/A              9.91%
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</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.50 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.45% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 43.5%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 9.65% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.61% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 8.16% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 3.88% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 9.80%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return of
14.31%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS INSURED
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

Massachusetts Insured

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen Massachusetts
Insured Tax-Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                            11/86   11/87   11/88   11/89   11/90   11/91   11/92   11/93   11/94    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $19,316    10,000   9,973  10,980  12,127  12,997  14,247  15,587  17,219  16,236  19,316     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $20,239                    10,000   9,977  11,036  12,251  13,194  14,549  16,008  17,781  16,847  20,239
Nuveen MA Insured Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $17,911                      9,525   8,940  10,086  11,109  11,793  12,976  14,284  15,940  14,959  17,911

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
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                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                   9.99%     8.08%              7.11%
A Shares on NAV                   9.59%       N/A              8.51%
A Shares on offering price**      4.65%       N/A              5.19%
C Shares on NAV                   8.80%       N/A              8.49%
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</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.50 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.14% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 43.5%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 9.10% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.21% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 7.45% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 4.37% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 9.99%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return of
14.24%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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NUVEEN NEW YORK
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

New York

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen New York Tax-
Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                            11/86   11/87   11/88   11/89   11/90   11/91   11/92   11/93   11/94    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $19,581    10,000   9,972  10,985  12,143  13,027  14,309  15,687  17,362  16,400  19,581     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $20,239                    10,000   9,977  11,036  12,251  13,194  14,549  16,008  17,781  16,847  20,239
Nuveen NY Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $19,096                      9,525   9,293  10,427  11,609  12,181  13,617  15,070  16,944  15,747  19,096

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
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                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
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<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                  10.80%     8.97%              7.86%
A Shares on NAV                  10.52%       N/A              8.58%
A Shares on offering price**      5.55%       N/A              5.25%
C Shares on NAV                  10.13%       N/A              8.86%
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</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.85 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.47% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 40.5%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 9.19% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.75% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 7.98% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 4.83% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 10.80%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return
of 14.81%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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NUVEEN NEW YORK INSURED
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

New York Insured

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen New York Insured
Tax-Free Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                            11/86   11/87   11/88   11/89   11/90   11/91   11/92   11/93   11/94    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $19,581    10,000   9,972  10,985  12,143  13,028  14,311  15,689  17,367  16,405  19,590     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $20,239                    10,000   9,977  11,036  12,251  13,194  14,549  16,008  17,781  16,847  20,239
Nuveen NY Insured Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $18,516                      9,525   9,025  10,152  11,263  11,888  13,254  14,634  16,468  15,284  18,516

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares                         10.51%     8.70%              7.50%
A Shares                         10.19%       N/A              8.93%
A Shares on offering price**      5.23%       N/A              5.59%
C Shares                          9.71%       N/A              9.10%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.60 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.20% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 40.5%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 8.74% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.39% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 7.38% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 4.53% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 10.51%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return
of 14.32%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued on or after
September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

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<PAGE>
 
NUVEEN OHIO
TAX-FREE VALUE FUND

Ohio

INDEX COMPARISON

Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Nuveen Ohio Tax-Free
Value Fund R Shares* and Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index

[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
In thousands                            11/86   11/87   11/88   11/89   11/90   11/91   11/92   11/93   11/94    2/96
                                        ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
<S>                                     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>   
Tax-Adjusted Lehman Brothers 
 Municipal Bond Index (reduced 
 by state tax effects)-Total $19,751    10,000   9,974  11,002  12,176  13,076  14,376  15,774  17,475  16,518  19,751     
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond
 Index-Total $20,239                    10,000   9,977  11,036  12,251  13,194  14,549  16,008  17,781  16,847  20,239
Nuveen OH Tax-Free Value
 Fund-Total $18,992                      9,525   9,135  10,281  11,615  12,411  13,632  15,035  16,923  15,861  18,992

Past performance is not predictive of future performance
</TABLE> 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                1 year   5 years   Since inception+
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>
R Shares on NAV                   9.70%     8.34%            7.80%
A Shares on NAV                   9.44%       N/A            8.86%
A Shares on offering price**      4.51%       N/A            5.53%
C Shares on NAV                   8.55%       N/A            8.41%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

The fund's current dividend of 4.70 cents per share for Class R Shares
translated into a distribution yield of 5.33% as of February 29, 1996. The
annual distribution yield is calculated by multiplying the dividend by 12, and
dividing this number by the current offering price. Investors in the 41%
combined state and federal income tax bracket would have to earn 9.03% on a
taxable investment to match this tax-free yield.

  The fund's Class R Share SEC yield of 4.51% on February 29, 1996, translated
into 7.64% on a taxable-equivalent basis.

  During the fiscal year, your fund's net asset value (for Class R Shares)
increased by 3.93% from a year ago. The average annual total return on NAV for
this class was 9.70%, which translated into a taxable-equivalent total return of
13.66%.


* One-year, 5-year and life of fund total return figures for Class R Shares are
not representative for Class A Shares or Class C Shares because they do not take
into account (1) the difference between the maximum front-end sales charge
applicable to Class R Shares (none), Class A Shares (4.50%) and Class C Shares
(none); (2) the .25% annual 12b-1 service fee applicable to Class A and Class C
Shares; (3) the .75% annual 12b-1 distribution fee to be deducted from income
with respect to Class C Shares; and (4) other class-level expenses applicable to
Class A Shares and Class C Shares.

** Maximum public offering price, which includes sales charges, which are
reduced for purchases over $50,000 and waived for reinvestment of dividends.

+ Life of class; Class A Shares and Class C Shares were first issued at
different times after September 6, 1994.

The Lehman Municipal Bond Index is comprised of a broad range of investment-
grade municipal bonds, and does not reflect any initial or ongoing expenses. The
Nuveen fund return depicted in the chart reflects the initial maximum sales
charge applicable to R Shares at the time (4.75%) and all ongoing fund expenses.

                                       15
<PAGE>
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc.
Nuveen Insured Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of NUVEEN CALIFORNIA
TAX-FREE FUND, INC. (comprising the Nuveen California and California Insured
Tax-Free Value Funds) (a Maryland  corporation), NUVEEN TAX-FREE BOND FUND, INC.
(comprising the Nuveen Massachusetts, New York and Ohio Tax-Free Value Funds)
and NUVEEN INSURED TAX-FREE BOND FUND, INC. (comprising the Nuveen Massachusetts
and New York Insured Tax-Free Value Funds) (both Minnesota corporations),
including the portfolios of investments, as of February 29, 1996, and the
related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of
changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the
financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. These financial
statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds'
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

  We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
February 29, 1996, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. As to
securities purchased but not received, we requested confirmation from brokers
and, when replies were not received, we carried out other alternative auditing
procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

  In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets of each of the
respective funds constituting the Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc., Nuveen
Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc. and Nuveen Insured Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc., as of
February 29, 1996, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the
changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended,
and the financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


                                   ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Chicago, Illinois
April 8, 1996

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    3,150,000   California Educational Facilities Authority
                  (University of Southern California),
                  7.200%, 10/01/15                                        10/97 at 102               Aa      $    3,350,340
                 California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (Small Facilities Pooled Loan Program):
     3,000,000     7.400%, 4/01/14                                         4/05 at 102                A           3,408,600
     3,635,000     7.500%, 4/01/22                                         4/05 at 102                A           4,155,641
     1,700,000    California Health Facilities Authority (Sutter Health
                   System), 7.00%, 1/01/09                                 1/99 at 102               A1           1,829,846
     2,000,000    California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                   (Health Dimensions, Inc.), 7.500%, 5/01/15
                   (Pre-refunded to 5/01/00)                               5/00 at 102               Ba           2,291,120
     2,000,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (Sisters of Providence), 7.500%, 10/01/10               10/00 at 102              AA-           2,308,540
     3,380,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (Kaiser Permanente), 7.000%, 12/01/10                   12/00 at 102              Aa3           3,764,036
     2,425,000    California Housing Finance Agency, Home
                   Mortgage, 8.100%, 8/01/16                               8/96 at 102               Aa           2,504,104
     4,000,000    California Housing Finance Agency,
                   5.900%, 8/01/17                                         2/06 at 102              Aaa           4,023,600
                 California Public Works Board (California State
                  University Project),
     8,470,000    6.700% 10/01/17                                         10/02 at 102                A           9,278,970
     5,000,000    5.500%, 12/01/18                                        12/03 at 102                A           4,790,000
     1,060,000   California State Public Works Board, High
                  Technology Facilities Lease (The Regents of
                  the University of California-San Diego Facility),
                  7.375%, 4/01/06                                         No Opt. Call               A1           1,143,062
     2,250,000   California State Public Works Board (Department of
                  Corrections-State Prisons-Susanville),
                  5.375%, 6/01/18                                          6/02 at 102               A1           2,140,538
     2,500,000   California Statewide Communities Development
                  Corporation (Solheim Lutheran Home),
                  Certificates of Participation, 6.500%, 11/01/17         11/04 at 102                A           2,598,200
     3,000,000   California Statewide Communities Development
                  Authority (St. Joseph Health System),
                  Certificates of Participation, 6.500%, 7/01/15           7/04 at 102               Aa           3,237,570
     1,500,000   ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit
                  Corporations (Channing House), Certificates of
                  Participation, 7.125%, 1/01/21                           1/01 at 102                A           1,626,915
     2,035,000   Bella Vista Water District, Certificates of
                  Participation, 7.375%, 10/01/17                         10/01 at 102              Baa           2,168,801
     7,000,000   Brea Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
                  5.500%, 8/01/17                                          8/03 at 102              Aaa           6,865,880
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</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         
                                                                                 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 Carson Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation:
$    1,000,000    6.000%, 10/01/13                                        10/03 at 102              Baa      $      999,400
     2,000,000    6.000%, 10/01/16                                        10/03 at 102             Baa1           1,961,680
     2,000,000   Chico Redevelopment Agency, Certificates of
                  Participation (Sierra Sunrise Lodge),
                  6.750%, 2/01/21                                          2/01 at 102                A           2,098,240
     6,500,000   Contra Costa County, FHA Insured Mortgage (Cedar
                  Pointe Apartments), 6.150%, 9/01/25                      9/03 at 103              AAA           6,600,425
     2,000,000   Desert Hospital District, Certificates of Participation,
                  8.100%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                7/00 at 102              AAA           2,347,540
     3,200,000   Desert Sands Unified School District Certificates of
                  Participation, 5.750%, 3/01/20                           3/05 at 102              Aaa           3,232,480
                 East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System:
     1,950,000    7.500%, 6/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/00)                6/00 at 102              Aaa           2,238,308
     4,000,000    6.375%, 6/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/01)              12/01 at 102              Aaa           4,501,200
     2,500,000   Fontana Public Financing Authority, Tax Allocation
                  (North Fontana Redevelopment Project),
                  7.250%, 9/01/20                                          9/00 at 102                A           2,694,600
     3,000,000   Fresno Health Facilities, Refunding Bonds (Holy
                  Cross Health Systems Corporation),
                  5.625%, 12/01/15                                        12/03 at 102              Aaa           2,978,490
     2,475,000   Loma Linda University Medical Center,
                  6.000%, 12/01/06                                        12/03 at 102              BBB           2,553,086
     5,000,000   Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency,
                  Multi-Family Housing (Angelus Plaza),
                  7.400%, 6/15/10                                          6/05 at 105              AAA           5,586,850
     3,505,000   Los Angeles Harbor, 7.600%, 10/01/18                     10/98 at 102              AAA           3,930,157
       255,000   Los Angeles Home Mortgage (GNMA),
                  8.100%, 5/01/17                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             273,472
     2,400,000   Los Angeles State Building Authority,
                  7.500%, 3/01/11 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/98)                3/98 at 102              AAA           2,621,184
     4,595,000   Los Angeles County Public Works Finance Authority
                  (Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
                  Space), 6.125%, 10/01/10                                10/04 at 102               Aa           4,895,099
       195,000   Los Angeles County, Single Family Mortgage,
                  (GNMA), 8.000%, 3/01/17                                 No Opt. Call              Aaa             208,001
     2,000,000   Los Angeles County Transportation Commission,
                  Sales Tax, 7.400%, 7/01/15                               7/99 at 102              AA-           2,221,160
                 Los Angeles County Transportation Commission:
     2,300,000    6.250%, 7/01/13                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           2,449,523
     4,445,000    6.000%, 7/01/23                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           4,614,221
     1,260,000   Marysville Community Development Agency,
                  Tax Allocation, 7.250%, 3/01/21                          3/02 at 102              Baa           1,352,484
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</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                      
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$      740,000   Menlo Park Community Development Agency,
                  FHA Insured, Multi-Family Housing,
                  8.250%, 12/01/28                                         6/97 at 103               Aa      $      784,444
       875,000   Monterey Hospital Revenue, 7.375%, 7/01/14                7/96 at 102               A+             901,556
     2,165,000   Napa County, Certificates of Participation,
                  5.250%, 5/15/13                                          5/03 at 102               A1           2,059,998
     1,500,000   North City West School Facilities Authority,
                  Community Facilities District No. 1,
                  7.850%, 9/01/19 (Pre-refunded to 9/01/99)                9/99 at 102              N/R           1,715,385
     2,950,000   Northern California Power Agency,            
                  7.150%, 7/01/24                                          7/98 at 102                A           3,182,726
                 Northridge Water District, Certificates of
                  Participation:
     1,780,000    5.250%, 2/01/14                                          2/06 at 102              Aaa           1,709,031
     1,105,000    5.250%, 2/01/18                                          2/06 at 102              Aaa           1,051,783
     2,120,000   Ontario Assessment District No. 100C,
                  Limited Obligation, 8.000%, 9/02/11                      3/96 at 103              N/R           2,197,783
     3,270,000   Palmdale Elementary School District,
                  5.400%, 8/01/25                                          8/05 at 102              Aaa           3,182,953
     2,920,000   Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Agency, Tax      
                  Allocation, 5.500%, 4/01/29                              4/04 at 102                A           2,658,514
     1,450,000   Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority,    
                  6.250%, 6/01/23                                          6/03 at 102                A           1,439,502
                 Riverside Multi-Family Housing:              
     3,285,000    6.500%, 1/01/18                                          7/02 at 100              AAA           3,377,177
     4,005,000    6.500%, 1/01/18                                          7/02 at 100              AAA           4,117,380
                 Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Capital                                                
                  Assessment District 2:                                                                      
     3,000,000   5.375%, 10/01/15                                         10/05 at 102              Aaa           2,948,160
     3,000,000   5.375%, 10/01/25                                         10/05 at 102              Aaa           2,904,930
       205,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
                  Subordinated Electric Revenue,
                  8.000%, 11/15/10                                        No Opt. Call             Baa1             205,642
     4,000,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
                  7.875%, 8/15/16 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/98)                8/98 at 102              Aaa           4,461,400
     2,315,000   Salinas Tax Allocation, 7.400%, 9/02/09                   3/96 at 103              N/R           2,407,762
     2,080,000   Salinas, (Villa Sierra-GNMA), 6.500%, 7/20/17             7/04 at 102              AAA           2,162,659
     4,000,000   San Bernadino, Certificates of Participation, 
                  5.500%, 8/01/15                                          8/05 at 102              Aaa           3,931,920
    10,240,000   San Francisco Airports Commission,            
                  6.100%, 5/01/25                                          5/04 at 101              Aaa          10,710,733
     5,000,000   San Francisco City and County Redevelopment
                  Financing Authority, Tax Allocation,
                  5.125%, 8/01/18                                          8/03 at 103                A           4,535,700
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</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         
                                                                                 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
$    3,070,000   San Leandro, Certificates of Participation,
                  5.900%, 6/01/13                                          6/03 at 102                A      $    3,083,784
     1,000,000   San Mateo County Board of Education,
                  Certificates of Participation, 7.100%, 5/01/21           5/99 at 102               A+           1,063,180
                 Santa Barbara, Certificates of Participation
                  (Fact Retirement Services):
     1,750,000    5.850%, 8/01/15                                          8/06 at 102                A           1,738,870
     2,975,000    5.750%, 8/01/20                                          8/06 at 102                A           2,911,841
     3,000,000   Santa Cruz Housing Authority, Multi-Family
                  Housing, FNMA, 7.750%, 7/01/23                           7/00 at 102              AAA           3,225,660
     2,000,000   Sonoma County Office of Education, Certificates    
                  of Participation, 7.375%, 7/01/20                 
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                                7/00 at 102               A+           2,283,580
                 Southern California Public Power Authority:
     4,760,000    7.000%, 7/01/22                                      7/96 at 102 1/2               Aa           4,924,172
       740,000    5.500%, 7/01/23                                          7/96 at 100               Aa             719,058
     2,825,000   Stockton Hospitals (St. Joseph Hospital),
                  6.700%, 6/01/15                                         12/98 at 100                A           2,912,745
     3,000,000   Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency,Tax
                  Allocation, 5.375%, 12/01/25                            12/05 at 102              Aaa           2,904,600
     1,100,000   Tulare County, Certificates of Participation,      
                  6.875%, 11/15/12                                        11/02 at 102             Baa1           1,157,519
                 University of California (UCLA Center Chiller/
                  Cogeneration), Certificates of Participation:
     3,500,000    5.600%, 11/01/20                                        11/03 at 102               Aa           3,379,530
     4,335,000    6.000%, 11/01/21                                        11/03 at 102               Aa           4,431,886
     3,335,000   University of California Research Facilities,
                  5.800%, 9/01/23                                          9/01 at 102               A-           3,296,580
     4,000,000   Walnut Creek (John Muir Medical Center),           
                  Certificates of Participation, 5.000%, 2/15/16           2/04 at 102              Aaa           3,715,920
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$  218,080,000   Total Investments - (Cost $214,125,831) - 98.5%                                                226,239,426
==============-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 0.2%
$      400,000   California Pollution Control Finance Authority
==============    (Shell Oil Company), Variable Rate Demand
                  Bonds, 3.150%, 11/01/00+                                                       VMIG-1             400,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.3%                                                             3,143,863
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $  229,783,289
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                      
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          NUMBER              MARKET                 MARKET
                 STANDARD & POOR'S                        MOODY'S      OF ISSUES               VALUE                PERCENT
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                       <C>                         <C>              <C>                  <C> 
SUMMARY OF                     AAA                            Aaa             29        $102,875,637                    45%
RATINGS**            AA+, AA, AA--              Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3             12          36,519,939                    16
PORTFOLIO OF                    A+                             A1              7          11,421,760                     5
INVESTMENTS                 A, A--                      A, A2, A3             17          56,411,428                    25
(EXCLUDING        BBB+, BBB, BBB--          Baa1, Baa, Baa2, Baa3              7          10,398,612                     5
TEMPORARY            BB+, BB, BB--              Ba1, Ba, Ba2, Ba3              1           2,291,120                     1
INVESTMENTS):            Non-rated                      Non-rated              3           6,320,930                     3
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL                                                                         76        $226,239,426                   100%
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</TABLE>
* Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates.

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

N/R - Investment is not rated.

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         
                                                                                 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA INSURED TAX-FREE VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    1,000,000   California Education Facilities Authority
                  (Pepperdine University), 7,200%, 11/01/15
                  (Pre-refunded to 11/01/00)                              11/00 at 102              Aaa      $    1,143,840
     6,000,000   California Health Facilities Authority (Kaiser
                  Permanente), 5.450%, 10/01/13                           10/01 at 101              Aa3           5,798,880
     6,340,000   California Housing Finance Agency,             
                  6.850%, 8/01/23                                          2/02 at 102              Aaa           6,663,213
       240,000   California Public Capital Improvement Finance  
                  Authority (Pooled Projects), 8.100%, 3/01/18             3/98 at 102              Aaa             258,067
     5,000,000   California Public Works Board, Department of   
                  Corrections--State Prisons, 7.000%, 9/01/09   
                  (Pre-refunded to 9/01/00)                                9/00 at 102              Aaa           5,672,050
     8,500,000   California Statewide Community Development     
                  Authority (Sutter Health), 6.125%, 8/15/22               8/02 at 102              Aaa           8,899,245
     9,000,000   California Statewide Communities Development
                  Authority (Sutter Health), Certificates of
                  Participation, 5.500%, 8/15/13                           8/03 at 102              Aaa           8,979,750
     1,225,000   Barstow Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,   
                  7.000%, 9/01/14                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,463,005
     7,005,000   Big Bear Lake Financing Authority,              
                  6.300%, 8/01/25                                          8/05 at 102              Aaa           7,488,415
     7,000,000   Big Bear Lake Water System, 6.375%, 4/01/22               4/02 at 102              Aaa           7,468,090
     3,525,000   Brea Public Financing Authority, Tax Allocation,
                  7.000%, 8/01/15 (Pre-refunded to 8/01/01)                8/01 at 102              Aaa           4,053,433
     2,000,000   Burbank Wastewater System, 5.500%, 6/01/25                6/05 at 102              Aaa           1,961,320
     3,000,000   Calaveras County Water District, Certificates of
                  Participation, 6.900%, 5/01/16 (Pre-refunded to
                  5/01/01)                                                 5/01 at 102              Aaa           3,419,730
     2,000,000   Castaic Lake Water Agency, Certificates of     
                  Participation, 7.125%, 8/01/16 (Pre-refunded  
                  to 8/01/00)                                              8/00 at 102              Aaa           2,274,900
     7,000,000   Chino Unified School District, Certificates of 
                  Participation, 6.125%, 9/01/26                           9/05 at 102              Aaa           7,366,310
       850,000   Concord Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation   
                  (Central Concord Project), 7.875%, 7/01/07               7/98 at 102              Aaa             931,549
       500,000   Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District,
                  9.000%, 8/01/06                                          8/99 at 102              Aaa             579,100
     4,050,000   Cucamonga County Water District, Certificates of
                  Participation, 5.450%, 9/01/23                           3/04 at 102              Aaa           3,918,375
     2,000,000   East Bay Municipal Utility District, Water System,
                  7.500%, 6/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/00)                6/00 at 102              Aaa           2,295,700
     2,000,000   Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and
                  Sewer, Certificates of Participation,
                  6.500%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/01)                7/01 at 102              Aaa           2,248,840
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                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                     
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    3,865,000   Fallbrook Sanitary District, Certificates
                  of Participation, 6.600%, 2/01/13                        2/01 at 100              Aaa      $    4,158,701
     2,500,000   Fontana Public Financing Authority, Tax
                  Allocation (North Fontana Redevelopment
                  Project), 7.000%, 9/01/10                                9/00 at 102              Aaa           2,781,850
     3,000,000   Gilroy Unified School District, Certificates of
                  Participation, 6.250%, 9/01/12                           9/04 at 102              Aaa           3,208,620
     7,000,000   Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 
                  5.600%, 11/15/25                                        11/05 at 102              AAA           6,778,030
     1,000,000   LaQuinta Redevelopment Agency, Tax            
                  Allocation, 7.300%, 9/01/12                             No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,235,200
     5,000,000   Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, Tax           
                  Allocation, 5.800%, 8/01/23                              8/03 at 102              Aaa           5,070,350
     5,000,000  Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency,
                 Multi-Family Housing (Angelus Plaza),
                  7.400%, 6/15/10                                          6/05 at 105              AAA           5,586,850
     2,000,000   Los Angeles Convention and Exhibition Center,
                  Certificates of Participation, 7.000%, 8/15/21
                  (Pre-refunded to 8/15/00)                                8/00 at 102              Aaa           2,266,720
                 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power:    
     5,000,000    5.400%, 11/15/31                                        11/03 at 102               Aa           4,739,000
     6,000,000    5.400%, 11/15/31                                        11/03 at 102              Aaa           5,739,300
       260,000   Los Angeles Home Mortgage (GNMA),             
                  8.100%, 5/01/17                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             278,834
                 Los Angeles Wastewater System:                
       800,000    5.700% 6/01/20                                           6/03 at 102              Aaa             800,208
     5,000,000    5.700% 6/01/23                                           6/03 at 102              Aaa           5,019,100
     5,000,000   Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, 
                  6.250%, 7/01/13                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           5,325,050
                 Modesto Irrigation District Financing Authority,
                  Domestic Water Project:
     4,500,000    6.125%, 9/01/19                                          9/02 at 102              Aaa           4,721,715
     5,750,000    5.500%, 9/01/22                                          9/02 at 100              Aaa           5,636,035
     2,500,000   Mt. Diablo Hospital District, 8.000%, 12/01/11
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)                              12/00 at 102              Aaa           2,957,175
     2,000,000   Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Special Tax,
                  7.050%, 8/01/20                                          8/00 at 102              Aaa           2,227,960
                 Napa FHA-Insured (Creekside Apartments):
     2,555,000    6.625%, 7/01/24                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           2,661,722
     2,000,000    6.625%, 7/01/25                                          7/04 at 101              Aaa           2,091,080
     7,040,000   Norwalk Community Facilities Financing
                  Authority, Tax Allocation, 6.050%, 9/01/25               9/05 at 102              Aaa           7,395,379
     2,500,000   Oakland Pension Financing, 7.600%, 8/01/21                8/98 at 102              Aaa           2,730,725
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         
                                                                                 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA INSURED TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
$    1,250,000   Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency,
                  Tax Allocation, 7.400%, 5/01/09                          5/97 at 101              Aaa      $    1,306,575
     2,000,000   Pittsburgh Redevelopment Agency
                  (Los Medanos Community Project),
                  Tax Allocation, 7.150%, 8/01/21                          8/01 at 103              Aaa           2,330,180
     1,500,000   Port of Oakland, 7.250%, 11/01/16                         5/97 at 102              Aaa           1,580,160
     1,270,000   Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency,
                  Tax Allocation, 7.125%, 9/01/19
                  (Pre-refunded to 9/01/99)                                9/99 at 102              Aaa           1,422,502
                 Riverside County Desert Justice Facility
                  Corporation, Certificates of Participation:
     3,600,000    6.000%, 12/01/17                                        12/04 at 101              Aaa           3,738,276
     2,500,000    6.250%, 12/01/21                                        12/04 at 101              Aaa           2,638,875
     3,000,000   Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Electric
                  System, 6.500%, 9/01/21
                  (Pre-refunded to 9/01/01)                                9/01 at 102              Aaa           3,382,170
     4,240,000   Saddleback Unified School District Public
                  Financing Authority, 5.650%, 9/01/17                     9/05 at 102              Aaa           4,221,683
     6,030,000   San Bernardino Certificates of Participation,
                  5.500%, 8/01/15                                          8/05 at 102              Aaa           5,927,369
     2,500,000   San Bernardino County Transportation
                  Authority, Sales Tax, 6.000%, 3/01/10                    3/02 at 102              Aaa           2,623,775
     2,000,000   San Diego Regional Building Authority
                  (San Miguel Fire Protection District),
                  7.250%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)                1/00 at 102              Aaa           2,258,800
                 San Francisco City and County Redevelopment
                  Agency (George R. Moscone Convention Center):
     2,250,000    6.800%, 7/01/19                                          7/04 at 102              Aaa           2,532,443
     1,000,000    6.750%, 7/01/24                                          7/04 at 102              Aaa           1,122,180
     2,250,000   San Jose Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation,
                  4.750%, 8/01/24                                          2/04 at 102              Aaa           1,989,630
     2,000,000   San Marcos Public Facilities Authority, Tax  
                  Allocation, 5.500%, 8/01/23                              8/03 at 102              Aaa           1,962,420
     4,750,000   Southern California Public Power Authority,
                  5.000%, 7/01/22                                          7/03 at 100              Aaa           4,350,383
     2,000,000   Southern California Rapid Transit Finance
                  Authority, Certificates of Participation,
                  7.500%, 7/01/05                                      1/01 at 102 1/2              Aaa           2,275,880
     3,040,000   Sulphur Springs Union School District,
                  0.000%, 9/01/15                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,021,501
       125,000   Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency,
                  Single Family Mortgage, 7.900%, 1/01/16                  1/97 at 102              Aaa             129,780
     5,250,000   Tracy Area Public Facilities Financing Agency,
                  5.500%, 10/01/21 (WI)                                   10/06 at 102              Aaa           5,078,378
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$  211,060,000   Total Investments - (Cost $203,867,092) - 97.4%                                                218,186,376
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<CAPTION>
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                      
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 3.5%
$    1,000,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (St. Joseph Health System), Series A,
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.150%, 7/01/13+                                                               VMIG-1      $    1,000,000
       500,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (St. Joseph Health System) Series B,
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.100%, 7/01/13+                                                               VMIG-1             500,000
       700,000   California Health Facilities Financing Authority
                  (St. Joseph Health System), Series 1991 B,
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.100%, 7/01/09+                                                               VMIG-1             700,000
     3,200,000   California Statewide Communities Development
                  Authority (St. Joseph Health System), Certificates
                  of Participation, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.100%, 7/01/24+                                                               VMIG-1           3,200,000
                 California Pollution Control Finance Authority
                  (Shell Oil Company), Variable Rate
                  Demand Bonds:
       800,000    3.150%, 10/01/07+                                                              VMIG-1             800,000
       200,000    3.150%, 10/01/11+                                                              VMIG-1             200,000
     1,500,000   Santa Ana Health Facilities Authority
                  (Town and Country),
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.250%, 10/01/20+                                                                 A-1           1,500,000
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$    7,900,000   Total Temporary Investments - 3.5%                                                               7,900,000
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                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - (0.9)%                                                          (2,153,889)
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                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $  223,932,487
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<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
                                                                                 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA INSURED TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED
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                                                                          NUMBER              MARKET                 MARKET
                 STANDARD & POOR'S                        MOODY'S      OF ISSUES               VALUE                PERCENT
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<S>              <C>                       <C>                         <C>              <C>                  <C> 
SUMMARY OF                     AAA                            Aaa             60        $207,648,496                    95%
RATINGS**            AA+, AA, AA--              Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3              2          10,537,880                     5
PORTFOLIO OF
INVESTMENTS
(EXCLUDING
TEMPORARY
INVESTMENTS):
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TOTAL                                                                         62        $218,186,376                   100%
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All of the bonds in the portfolio, excluding temporary investments in short-term
municipal securities, are either covered by Original Issue Insurance, Secondary
Market Insurance or Portfolio Insurance, or are backed by an escrow or trust
containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, any
of which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

* Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later
dates.

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants):
Using the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating. (WI) Security purchased
on a when-issued basis (note 1).

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS TAX-FREE VALUE FUND
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
                 Massachusetts General Obligation,
$      165,000    7.250%, 3/01/09 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/00)                3/00 at 102              Aaa      $      186,302
       715,000    5.500%, 2/01/11                                          2/03 at 102                A             720,734
                 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority:
       250,000    7.750%, 3/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/98)                3/98 at 102              Aaa             273,940
     1,000,000    7.000%, 3/01/11 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/01)                3/01 at 102              Aaa           1,137,570
       250,000   Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
                  Certificates of Participation, 7.800%, 1/15/14          12/06 at 100              BBB             291,145
       160,000   Massachusetts Educational Loan Authority,
                  7.875%, 6/01/03                                          6/97 at 102              AAA             170,426
     1,345,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities     
                  Authority (Emerson Hospital),                      
                  8.000%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                7/00 at 102              N/R           1,560,577
       250,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Mount Auburn Hospital),
                  7.875%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/98)                7/98 at 102              Aaa             277,333
       350,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities     
                  Authority (Salem Hospital), 7.250%, 7/01/09        
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/97)                                7/97 at 100              Aaa             366,951
       500,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities     
                  Authority (Cardinal Cushing General Hospital),     
                  8.875%, 7/01/18                                      7/99 at 102 1/2              N/R             542,560
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Suffolk University):
     1,180,000    8.125%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)            7/00 at 101 1/2              Baa           1,362,393
     1,000,000    6.350%, 7/01/22                                          7/02 at 102              AAA           1,046,960
       500,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Newton-Wellesley Hospital),
                  8.000%, 7/01/18                                          7/98 at 102              Aaa             556,050
       500,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority, FHA-Insured (St. Elizabeth's
                  Hospital of Boston), 7.750%, 8/01/27
                  (Pre-refunded to 8/01/97)                                8/97 at 102              Aaa             538,510
       750,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities                                    
                  Authority, (Baystate Medical Center),                                             
                  7.500%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/99)                7/99 at 102               A+             836,115
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities                                    
                  Authority (Boston College), 6.625%, 7/01/21              7/01 at 102              Aaa           1,096,280
       500,000   Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Worcester Polytechnic Institute),
                  6.625%, 9/01/17                                          9/02 at 102               A+             541,300
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    495,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Brockton Hospital),
                  8.000%, 7/01/07                                          7/97 at 102                A      $      521,992
     250,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (University Hospital),
                  7.250%, 7/01/10                                          7/00 at 102              Aaa             278,668
     750,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (New England Medical Center),
                  6.625%, 7/01/25                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa             831,825
   1,750,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (New England Deaconess Hospital),
                  6.875%, 4/01/22                                          4/02 at 102                A           1,849,750
   1,000,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Metrowest Health),
                  6.500%, 11/15/18                                        11/02 at 102                A             986,450
     885,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Cable Housing and Health Services),
                  5.625%, 7/01/13                                          7/03 at 102              Aaa             893,239
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Lahey Clinic Medical Center):
   1,000,000      5.625%, 7/01/15                                          7/03 at 102              Aaa             989,460
   2,000,000      5.375%, 7/01/23                                          7/03 at 102              Aaa           1,911,660
     700,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Daughters of Charity),
                  6.100%, 7/01/14                                          7/04 at 102               Aa             719,103
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Youville Hospital):
   2,500,000      6.000%, 2/15/25                                          2/04 at 102               Aa           2,534,525
   2,000,000      6.000%, 2/15/34                                          2/04 at 102               Aa           2,012,600
   1,950,000     Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency,
                  Housing Project, 6.375%, 4/01/21                         4/03 at 102               A1           1,967,921
                 Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency,
                  Residential Development:
   1,000,000      6.250%, 11/15/14                                        11/02 at 102              Aaa           1,026,200
   1,000,000      6.875%, 11/15/21                                         5/02 at 102              Aaa           1,049,350
                 Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single
                  Family Housing:
     500,000      7.350%, 12/01/16                                         6/01 at 102               Aa             533,245
   1,250,000      7.700%, 6/01/17                                          6/98 at 102               Aa           1,333,513
   1,440,000     Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency,
                  Pollution Control (Eastern Edison),
                  5.875%, 8/01/08                                          8/03 at 102             Baa2           1,434,154
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$      975,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Authority
                  (Malden Public Library Project),
                  7.250%, 1/01/15                                          1/05 at 102              Aaa        $  1,141,550
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Semass Project), 9.000%, 7/01/15                        7/01 at 103              N/R           1,098,090
       250,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (College of the Holy Cross), 6.450%, 1/01/12             1/02 at 102               A1             267,743
       475,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Sturdy
                  Memorial Hospital), 7.900%, 6/01/09                      6/99 at 102             BBB+             513,428
       500,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Springfield College), 7.800%, 10/01/09                 10/99 at 103                A             575,375
     1,380,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Merrimack College), 7.125%, 7/01/12                     7/02 at 102             BBB-           1,483,845
     1,600,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Phillips Academy), 5.375%, 9/01/23                      9/08 at 102              Aa1           1,550,864
       500,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research),
                  5.125%, 7/01/26                                          7/03 at 102               Aa             458,355
     2,290,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Lesley College), 6.300%, 7/01/25                        7/05 at 102              AAA           2,412,194
     1,750,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Harvard
                  Community Health), 8.125%, 10/01/17                     10/98 at 102                A           1,907,605
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale
                  Electric Company, 5.000%, 7/01/17                        7/04 at 102              Aaa             932,230
                 Massachusetts Port Authority:
       500,000    7.125%, 7/01/12                                          7/98 at 100               Aa             506,290
       635,000    13.000%, 7/01/13                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,099,839
                 Massachusetts Turnpike Authority:
       500,000    5.000%, 1/01/13                                          1/03 at 100               A1             470,905
     1,000,000    5.125%, 1/01/23                                          1/03 at 102              Aaa             933,710
                 Attleboro General Obligation:
       450,000    6.250%, 1/15/10                                          1/03 at 102             Baa1             475,362
       450,000    6.250%, 1/15/11                                          1/03 at 102             Baa1             472,131
                 Barnstable General Obligation:
       880,000    5.750%, 9/15/13                                          9/04 at 102               Aa             904,842
       490,000    5.750%, 9/15/14                                          9/04 at 102               Aa             501,853
                 Boston General Obligation:
       250,000    7.700%, 2/01/09 (Pre-refunded to 2/01/99)                2/99 at 102                A             279,715
     1,000,000    6.750%, 7/01/11                                          7/01 at 102              Aaa           1,132,660
     1,500,000   Boston City Hospital, FHA Insured Mortgage,
                  7.625%, 2/15/21 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/00)                8/00 at 102              Aaa           1,713,420
                 Boston Water and Sewer Commission:
       180,000    7.875%, 11/01/13 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/96)             11/96 at 102                A             188,901
       320,000    7.875%, 11/01/13                                        11/96 at 102                A             335,120
       500,000    7.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/01)             11/01 at 102              Aaa             575,675
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<C>              <S>                                                      <C>                 <C>         <C>
$    1,000,000   Boston-Mount Pleasant Housing
                  Development Corporation, Multi-Family
                  Housing, 6.750%, 8/01/23                                 8/02 at 102              AAA          $1,042,250
     1,000,000   Dartmouth Housing Development Corporation
                  Multi-Family Housing, 7.375%, 7/01/24                    1/98 at 103              AAA           1,043,270
                 Deerfield General Obligation:
       420,000    6.200%, 6/15/09                                          6/02 at 102               A1             459,136
       415,000    6.250%, 6/15/10                                          6/02 at 102               A1             452,176
       525,000   Haverhill General Obligation, 7.500%, 10/15/11           10/01 at 102              Baa             580,099
                 Holyoke General Obligation:
       685,000    8.000%, 6/01/01                                         No Opt. Call              Baa             743,636
       250,000    8.150%, 6/15/06                                          6/02 at 103              Aaa             302,635
       750,000    7.000%, 11/01/08                                        11/02 at 102              Baa             840,615
       500,000    7.650%, 8/01/09                                          8/01 at 102              Baa             560,110
                 Lowell General Obligation:
       545,000    8.300%, 2/15/05                                         No Opt. Call             Baa1             654,164
       445,000    8.400%, 1/15/09 (Pre-refunded to 1/15/01)                1/01 at 102              Aaa             531,277
     1,000,000   Lynn General Obligation, 7.850%, 1/15/11
                  (Pre-refunded to 1/15/02)                                1/02 at 104              Aaa           1,209,040
       500,000   Monson General Obligation School Project,
                  7.700%, 10/15/10 (Pre-refunded to 10/15/00)             10/00 at 102              Aaa             581,585
                 Palmer General Obligation:
       500,000    7.700%, 10/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/00)             10/00 at 102              Aaa             581,045
       500,000    5.500%, 10/01/10                                        10/03 at 102              Aaa             512,135
     1,130,000   Peabody General Obligation, 6.950%, 8/01/09               8/00 at 100              Aaa           1,245,362
       550,000   Quincy Hospital, FHA-Insured, 7.875%, 1/15/16             7/96 at 102              AAA             570,295
       250,000   Sandwich General Obligation,
                  7.100%, 11/01/07 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/98)         11/98 at 102 1/2              Aaa             276,613
     1,250,000   Somerville Housing Authority (GNMA),
                  7.950%, 11/20/30                                         5/00 at 102              AAA           1,343,074
       425,000   South Essex Sewerage District, General
                  Obligation, 9.000%, 12/01/00                            No Opt. Call                A             508,622
       250,000   Southeastern Massachusetts University
                  Building Authority, 7.800%, 5/01/16
                  (Pre-refunded to 5/01/96)                                5/96 at 102                A             256,847
     1,000,000   Springfield General Obligation, 7.100%, 9/01/11           9/02 at 102              Baa           1,099,700
                 Taunton General Obligation:
     1,465,000    8.000%, 2/01/02                                         No Opt. Call                A           1,727,234
     1,005,000    8.000%, 2/01/03                                         No Opt. Call                A           1,204,240
       250,000   University of Lowell Building Authority,
                  7.400%, 11/01/07                                        11/97 at 102                A             269,634
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<CAPTION>

                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    500,000     University of Massachusetts Building Authority,
                  7.500%, 5/01/14                                          5/98 at 102                A      $      546,740
   1,000,000     Worcester General Obligation, 6.000%, 8/01/04             8/02 at 102             BBB+           1,070,840
   1,000,000     Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority,
                  7.875%, 7/01/17 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/98)                7/98 at 102              AAA           1,111,000
   2,250,000     Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
                  7.000%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/01)                7/01 at 102              Aaa           2,584,394
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 72,620,000     Total Investments (Cost $72,713,663) - 95.7%                                                    78,218,271
===============------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 3.2%
$  2,600,000     Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax Variable Rate
                  Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/97+                                                VMIG-1           2,600,000
===============------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.1%                                                               882,885
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $   81,701,156
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                NUMBER           MARKET              MARKET
                       STANDARD & POOR'S                      MOODY'S        OF ISSUES            VALUE             PERCENT
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                          <C>                         <C>                 <C>            <C>
SUMMARY OF                           AAA                          Aaa               39      $35,505,977                 46%
RATINGS**                  AA+, AA, AA--            Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3               10       11,055,190                 14
PORTFOLIO OF                          A+                           A1                7        4,995,296                  6
INVESTMENTS                       A, A--                    A, A2, A3               15       11,878,959                 15
(EXCLUDING              BBB+, BBB, BBB--        Baa1, Baa, Baa2, Baa3               14       11,581,622                 15
TEMPORARY                      Non-rated                    Non-rated                3        3,201,227                  4
INVESTMENTS):
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL                                                                               88      $78,218,271                100%
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

* Optional call provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates.

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

N/R - Investment is not rated.

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 Massachusetts General Obligation:
$    500,000      6.500%, 6/01/08                                          6/02 at 101              Aaa      $      548,990
     250,000      7.250%, 3/01/09 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/00)                3/00 at 102              Aaa             282,275
   1,200,000      6.000%, 6/01/13                                          6/02 at 100              Aaa           1,237,356
                 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
                  General Transportation System:
     250,000      7.250%, 3/01/03                                          3/00 at 102              Aaa             278,590
     250,000      7.100%, 3/01/13 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/99)                3/99 at 102              Aaa             276,333
   1,000,000      5.750%, 3/01/22                                          3/02 at 100              Aaa           1,004,780
     250,000     Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
                  Certificates of Participation, 7.650%, 8/01/15
                  (Pre-refunded to 8/01/00)                                8/00 at 102              Aaa             288,848
     750,000     Massachusetts College Building Authority,
                  7.250%, 5/01/16                                          5/96 at 102              Aaa             769,958
     450,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (St. Luke's Hospital of New Bedford),
                  7.750%, 7/01/13 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/97)                7/97 at 102              Aaa             483,300
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (South Shore Hospital):
     200,000      8.125%, 7/01/17 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/97)                7/97 at 102              Aaa             215,772
     250,000      7.500%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                7/00 at 102              Aaa             286,783
   1,000,000      6.500%, 7/01/22                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,096,030
     300,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Mount Auburn Hospital),
                  7.875%, 7/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/98)                7/98 at 102              Aaa             332,799
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Lahey Clinic Medical Center):
     750,000      7.600%, 7/01/08 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/98)                7/98 at 102              Aaa             827,423
   1,700,000      5.625%, 7/01/15                                          7/03 at 102              Aaa           1,682,082
   2,500,000      5.375%, 7/01/23                                          7/03 at 102              Aaa           2,389,575
     800,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Berkshire Health Systems),
                  7.600%, 10/01/14 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/98)             10/98 at 102              Aaa             889,392
     750,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Salem Hospital), 7.250%, 7/01/09
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/97)                                7/97 at 100              Aaa             786,323
     250,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Capital Asset Program),
                  7.200%, 7/01/09                                          7/99 at 102              Aaa             274,795
     500,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (University Hospital), 7.250%, 7/01/19         7/00 at 102              Aaa             556,920
     250,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Newton-Wellesley Hospital),
                  8.000%, 7/01/18                                          7/98 at 102              Aaa             278,025
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<CAPTION>
 
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996

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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Northeastern University):
$    250,000      7.600%, 10/01/10                                        10/98 at 102              Aaa      $      274,570
   1,600,000      6.550%, 10/01/22                                        10/02 at 102              Aaa           1,762,208
     500,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Baystate Medical Center),
                  7.500%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/99)                7/99 at 102               A+             557,410
     500,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Stonehill College), 7.700%, 7/01/20
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                                7/00 at 102              Aaa             577,495
   1,000,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Boston College), 6.625%, 7/01/21              7/01 at 102              Aaa           1,096,280
     500,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Berklee College of Music),
                  6.875%, 10/01/21                                        10/01 at 102              Aaa             559,940
   1,000,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Brigham and Women's Hospital),
                  6.750%, 7/01/24                                          7/01 at 102               Aa           1,053,890
     250,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Beverly Hospital), 7.300%, 7/01/19
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/99)                                7/99 at 102              Aaa             279,658
   1,500,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (New England Medical Center),
                  6.625%, 7/01/25                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,663,650
   1,450,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Boston University), 6.000%, 10/01/22         10/02 at 100              Aaa           1,494,776
   2,000,000     Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities
                  Authority (Bentley College), 6.125%, 7/01/17             7/02 at 102              Aaa           2,096,840
     350,000     Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency,
                  7.600%, 12/01/16                                        12/99 at 103              Aaa             372,257
                 Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single
                  Family Housing:
     500,000      7.350%, 12/01/16                                         6/01 at 102               Aa             533,245
     250,000      7.700%, 6/01/17                                          6/98 at 102               Aa             266,703
   1,590,000     Massachusetts Industrial Finance Authority (Malden
                  Public Library Project), 7.250%, 1/01/15                 1/05 at 102              Aaa           1,861,604
     500,000     Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency,
                  (Brandeis University), 6.800%, 10/01/19                 10/99 at 102              Aaa             548,405
     200,000     Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Harvard Community Health Plan),
                  7.750%, 10/01/08                                        10/98 at 102              Aaa             219,918
     250,000     Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency,
                  (Milton Academy), 7.250%, 9/01/19
                  (Pre-refunded to 9/01/99)                                9/99 at 102              Aaa             280,420
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
PRINCIPAL                                                                   OPT. CALL                                MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                     <C>                  <C>            <C>
$      375,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Museum of Science), 7.300%, 11/01/09
                  (Pre-refunded to 11/01/99)                             11/99 at 102               Aaa      $      422,918
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Mount Holyoke College), 6.300%, 7/01/13                7/01 at 102               Aaa           1,065,590
       420,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
                  (Babson College), 5.800%, 10/01/10                     10/05 at 102               Aaa             441,521
     2,000,000   Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric
                  Company, 5.000%, 7/01/10                                7/03 at 102               Aaa           1,937,200
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Port Authority, 13.000%, 7/01/13          No Opt. Call               Aaa           1,732,030
     1,000,000   Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, 5.125%, 1/01/23        1/03 at 102               Aaa             933,710
     1,000,000   Boston General Obligation, 6.750%, 7/01/11               7/01 at 102               Aaa           1,132,660
       500,000   Boston City Hospital (FHA-Insured Mortgage),
                  7.625%, 2/15/21 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/00)               8/00 at 102               Aaa             571,140
                 Boston Water and Sewer Commission:
       500,000    7.250%, 11/01/06                                       11/98 at 100               Aaa             537,015
       500,000    7.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/01)            11/01 at 102               Aaa             575,675
       500,000   Fall River General Obligation, 7.200%, 6/01/10           6/01 at 102               Aaa             566,775
       250,000   Town of Groveland Unlimited Tax, 6.900%, 6/15/07         6/01 at 102               Aaa             280,090
     1,000,000   Haverhill General Obligation, 6.700%, 9/01/10            9/01 at 102               Aaa           1,107,140
       250,000   Holyoke General Obligation, 8.150%, 6/15/06              6/02 at 103               Aaa             302,635
       450,000   Leominster General Obligation, 7.500%, 4/01/09           4/00 at 102               Aaa             513,194
     2,625,000   Lowell General Obligation, 5.600%, 11/01/12             11/03 at 102               Aaa           2,652,116
     1,025,000   Lynn General Obligation, 6.750%, 1/15/02                No Opt. Call               Aaa           1,146,534
       250,000   Lynn Water and Sewer Commission,
                  7.250%, 12/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)            12/00 at 102               Aaa             286,875
     1,000,000   Mansfield General Obligation, 6.700%, 1/15/11            1/02 at 102               Aaa           1,108,920
       250,000   Methuen General Obligation, 7.400%, 5/15/04              5/00 at 102               Aaa             281,088
       500,000   Monson General Obligation School Project,
                  7.700%, 10/15/10 (Pre-refunded to 10/15/00)            10/00 at 102               Aaa             581,585
     1,500,000   Monson General Obligation, 5.500%, 10/15/10             No Opt. Call               Aaa           1,557,300
       300,000   North Andover General Obligation, 7.400%, 9/15/10        9/00 at 103               Aaa             342,006
                 North Middlesex Region School District,
                  General Obligation:
       270,000    7.200%, 6/15/08                                         6/00 at 103               Aaa             304,223
       245,000    7.200%, 6/15/09                                         6/00 at 103               Aaa             276,054
       250,000   Northampton General Obligation, 5.300%, 3/01/10          3/03 at 102               Aaa             250,475
       190,000   Northfield General Obligation, 6.350%, 10/15/09         10/01 at 102               Aaa             204,389
                 Palmer General Obligation:
       270,000    7.300%, 3/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 3/01/00)               3/00 at 102               Aaa             305,348
       250,000    7.700%, 10/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/00)            10/00 at 102               Aaa             290,523
     1,000,000    5.500%, 10/01/10                                       10/03 at 102               Aaa           1,024,270
       440,000   Quaboag Regional School District, General
                  Obligation, 6.250%, 6/15/08                             6/02 at 102               Aaa             475,424
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                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
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PRINCIPAL                                                                   OPT. CALL                                MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                 <C>                      <C>            <C> 
                 Salem General Obligation:
$      500,000    6.800%, 8/15/09                                         8/01 at 102               Aaa      $      555,885
       900,000    6.000%, 7/15/10                                         7/02 at 102               Aaa             954,288
       250,000   Sandwich General Obligation, 7.100%, 11/01/07
                  (Pre-refunded to 11/01/98)                         11/98 at 102 1/2               Aaa             276,613
                 Southern Berkshire Regional School District,
                  General Obligation:
       515,000    7.500%, 4/15/07 (Pre-refunded to 4/15/02)               4/02 at 102               Aaa             608,400
     1,145,000    7.000%, 4/15/11                                         4/02 at 102               Aaa           1,319,326
       250,000   Springfield Geneal Obligation, 7.000%, 11/01/07         11/98 at 103               Aaa             273,643
       220,000   Taunton General Obligation, 6.800%, 9/01/09              9/01 at 103               Aaa             246,435
       455,000   Wareham School Project General Obligation,
                  7.050%, 1/15/07                                         1/01 at 103               Aaa             513,148
       250,000   Westfield General Obligation, 7.100%, 12/15/08
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/15/00)                             12/00 at 102               Aaa             285,497
       215,000   Whately General Obligation, 6.350%, 1/15/09              1/02 at 102               Aaa             232,540
     1,210,000   Winchendon General Obligation, 6.050%, 3/15/10           3/03 at 102               Aaa           1,296,500
       160,000   Worcester General Obligation, 6.900% 5/15/07             5/02 at 102               Aaa             184,150
     1,000,000   Puerto Rico Commonwealth, General Obligation,
                  5.750%, 7/01/24                                     7/05 at 101 1/2               Aaa           1,016,160
     2,290,000   Puerto Rico Industrial Medical and Environmental
                  Authority, 6.250%, 7/01/16                              1/05 at 102               Aaa           2,460,580
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$   58,810,000   Total Investments - (Cost $58,764,889) - 96.4%                                                  63,715,206
==============-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-
                 TERM MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 2.3%
$    1,200,000   Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax, Variable
                  Rate Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/97+                                           VMIG-1           1,200,000
       300,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Showa
                  Women's Institute Boston), Variable Rate
                  Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 3/15/04+                                                 VMIG-1             300,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$    1,500,000   Total Temporary Investments - 2.3%                                                               1,500,000
==============-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.3%                                                               884,502
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $   66,099,708
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS INSURED TAX-FREE VALUE FUND--CONTINUED

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          NUMBER              MARKET                 MARKET
                 STANDARD & POOR'S                        MOODY'S      OF ISSUES               VALUE                PERCENT
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                            <C>                    <C>               <C>                        <C> 
SUMMARY OF                     AAA                            Aaa             80         $61,303,958                    96%
RATINGS**            AA+, AA, AA--              Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3              3           1,853,838                     3
PORTFOLIO OF                    A+                             A1              1             557,410                     1
INVESTMENTS    
(EXCLUDING     
TEMPORARY      
INVESTMENTS):  
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL                                                                         84         $63,715,206                   100%
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

All of the bonds in the portfolio, exluding temporary investments in short-term
municipal securities, are either covered by Original Issue Insurance,
Secondary Market Insurance or Portfolio Insurance, or are backed by an escrow or
trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government
agency securities, any of which ensure the timely payment of principal and
interest.
* Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional
call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at
later dates.
** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.
+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed
is that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS                                                         NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
NUVEEN NEW YORK TAX-FREE VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    4,000,000   New York Local Government Assistance Corporation,
                  5.500%, 4/01/21                                          4/03 at 102                A      $    3,844,720
       500,000   New York State (Commissioner of Office of Mental
                  Health), Certificates of Participation,
                  8.300%, 9/01/12                                          9/97 at 102             Baal             536,065
     3,000,000   New York State Energy Research and Development
                  Authority, 6.100%, 8/15/20                               7/05 at 102               A1           3,106,530
     1,545,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
                  (State Park Infrastructure), 5.750%, 3/15/13             3/03 at 101             Baal           1,535,823
     3,000,000   New York State General Obligation,
                  5.625%, 10/01/20                                        10/05 at 101                A           3,004,890
       200,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, State
                  University Construction, 8.000%, 5/01/11               No Opt. Calls              Aaa             255,060
     1,650,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Insured
                  Multi-Family Mortgage Housing,
                  6.950%, 8/15/12                                          8/02 at 102               Aa           1,770,104
     2,000,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Health
                  Facilities (New York City), 8.000%, 11/01/08            11/00 at 102             BBB+           2,257,780
                 New York State Housing Finance Agency, Service
                  Contract Obligation:
       500,000    6.125%, 3/15/20                                          9/03 at 102             Baal             511,215
     3,750,000    5.500%, 9/15/22                                          9/03 at 102             Baal           3,528,450
     3,000,000    6.500%, 3/15/25                                          9/05 at 102             Baal           3,170,940
     1,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, Insured
                  Mortgage (St. Vincent's Hospital),
                  8.000%, 2/15/27 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/97)                8/97 at 102              Aaa           1,065,830
       995,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, Insured
                  Mortgage (Albany Medical Center),
                  8.000%, 2/15/28                                          8/98 at 102              AAA           1,085,396
     1,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home,
                  FHA-Insured, 7.350%, 2/15/29                             8/99 at 102               Aa           1,083,640
     1,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-Insured
                  (Buffalo General Hospital), 7.700%, 2/15/22
                  (Pre-refunded to 8/15/98)                                8/98 at 102              AAA           1,111,020
     1,250,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured (Catholic Medical Center),
                  8.300%, 2/15/22 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/98)                2/98 at 102              AAA           1,381,725
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$  2,250,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Columbia-Presbyterian),
                  8.000%, 2/15/25 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/97)                8/97 at 102              Aaa      $    2,430,315
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Mental Health Services):
   1,460,000      7.500%, 2/15/21                                          2/01 at 102              AAA           1,696,038
   2,000,000      5.500%, 8/15/21                                          2/02 at 100              AAA           1,947,860
   1,500,000      6.500%, 8/15/24                                          8/04 at 102             Baal           1,583,250
   2,000,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  FHA-Insured, 6.200%, 8/15/22                             8/02 at 102              AAA           2,087,460
   1,520,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured (Bayley Seton/St. Joseph's Hospital),
                  6.450%, 2/15/09                                          2/03 at 102              AAA           1,662,698
   2,500,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured (St. Vincent's Medical Center),
                  6.200%, 2/15/21                                          2/04 at 102              AAA           2,581,475
   1,250,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (New York Downtown Hospital),
                  6.700%, 2/15/12                                          2/05 at 102              Baa           1,298,638
   2,480,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home,
                  6.400%, 8/15/14                                          8/04 at 102              AAA           2,622,327
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured New York Hospital:
   1,000,000      6.750%, 8/15/14                                          2/05 at 102              Aaa           1,125,190
   1,000,000      6.800%, 8/15/24                                          2/05 at 102              Aaa           1,134,930
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Brookdale Hospital Medical Center):
   1,000,000      6.400%, 2/15/01                                         No Opt. Call              Baa           1,035,520
   2,700,000      6.800%, 8/15/12                                          2/05 at 102              Baa           2,826,306
   1,000,000     New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Health Care Center),
                  6.375%, 11/15/19                                        11/05 at 102               Aa           1,048,710
     380,000     New York State Mortgage Agency,
                  8.100%, 10/01/17                                         4/98 at 102               Aa             404,768
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>  
$  1,000,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation,
                  6.750%, 1/01/26                                          1/02 at 102              Aaa      $    1,106,060
   1,100,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation
                  (Syracuse University Center for Science and
                  Technology), 7.875%, 1/01/17
                  (Pre-refunded to 1/01/98)                                1/98 at 102             Baal           1,200,573
                 New York State Urban Development Corporation,
                  Correctional Capitol Facilities:
   1,000,000      5.625%, 1/01/07                                          1/03 at 102             Baal           1,002,330
   2,490,000      5.750%, 1/01/13                                          1/03 at 102             Baal           2,421,799
   1,250,000      5.500%, 1/01/15                                          1/03 at 102             Baal           1,195,538
   1,000,000      7.500%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)                1/00 at 102              AAA           1,137,820
   2,000,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation
                  (Clarkson Center for Advanced Materials
                  Processing), 7.800%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to
                  1/01/01)                                                 1/01 at 102             Baal           2,335,260
   2,900,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation,
                  State Facilities, 7.500%, 4/01/20 (Pre-refunded
                  to 4/01/01)                                              4/01 at 102              Aaa           3,378,268
   1,000,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation
                  (Cornell Center for Theory and Simulation),
                  6.00%, 1/01/14                                           1/03 at 102              Baa           1,005,010
   2,615,000     New York State Urban Development Corporation
                  (Pine Barrens), 5.375%, 4/01/17                          4/05 at 102             Baal           2,391,574
   2,100,000     Babylon Industrial Development Agency,
                  Resource Recovery, 8.500%, 1/01/19                       7/98 at 103             Baal           2,376,927
   1,000,000     Batavia Housing Authority, FHA-Insured
                  (Washington Towers), 6.500%, 1/01/23                     7/01 at 102              Aaa           1,025,060
   1,000,000     Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency, Civic
                  Facility (Dowling College/National Aviation
                  Center), 6.750%, 3/01/23                                 3/03 at 102              BBB           1,041,710
   2,000,000     New York State, Certificates of Participation
                  (John Jay College of Criminal Justice),
                  6.000%, 8/15/06                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           2,077,080
     500,000     Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Long Island Jewish Medical Center),
                  FHA-Insured, 7.750%, 8/15/27                             2/98 at 102              AAA             536,535
                 Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (City University):
   1,500,000      5.750%, 7/01/07                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           1,522,980
     750,000      7.500%, 7/01/10                                         No Opt. Call             Baal             886,005
   2,225,000      5.750%, 7/01/12                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           2,244,780
   1,500,000      5.500%, 7/01/12                                          7/03 at 102             Baal           1,440,540
     500,000      8.200%, 7/01/13                                          7/98 at 102             Baal             553,735
   1,000,000      7.625%, 7/01/20                                          7/00 at 102              AAA           1,154,640
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*         ATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
$      750,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  GNMA (Park Ridge Housing, Inc),
                  7.850%, 2/01/29                                          2/99 at 102              AAA      $      819,203
     1,985,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (United Health Services), 7.350%, 8/01/29                2/00 at 102              AAA           2,165,159
     3,500,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Nursing Homes), 5.750%, 7/01/17                         7/05 at 102              Aa3           3,438,505
                 Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (State University):
     2,000,000    7.400%, 5/15/01                                          5/00 at 102             Baal           2,187,740
     2,000,000    5.500%, 5/15/08                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           1,998,060
     1,125,000    5.250%, 5/15/09                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           1,086,446
     2,000,000    5.500%, 5/15/13                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           1,964,900
     2,250,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  Judicial Facilities (Suffolk County),
                  9.500%, 4/15/14                                     4/96 at 116 3/32             Baa1           2,625,480
     1,375,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (University of Rochester, Strong Memorial
                  Hospital), 5.500%, 7/01/21                               7/04 at 102               A1           1,337,353
     4,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New
                  York, Court Facilities, 5.625%, 5/15/13              5/03 at 101 1/2             Baal           3,835,840
     2,195,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Upstate Community Colleges),
                  6.500%, 7/01/07                                         No Opt. Call             Baal           2,362,786
     2,470,000   Dutchess County Industrial Development
                  Authority, Civic Facilities (Bard College),
                  7.000%, 11/01/17                                        11/03 at 102                A           2,643,369
     1,000,000   Franklin County Industrial Development Agency
                  (County Correctional Facility),
                  6.750%, 11/01/12                                        11/02 at 102              BBB           1,068,490
       750,000   Hempstead Industrial Development Authority,
                  Civic Facility (United Cerebral Palsy Association
                  of Nassau County) 7.500%, 10/01/09                      10/99 at 102              Aa2             797,168
     2,500,000   Housing New York Corporation, 5.00%, 11/01/13            11/03 at 102               AA           2,298,650
     1,000,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
                  Commuter Facilities, 6.250%, 7/01/17                     7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,064,320
     1,000,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
                  Commuter Facilities Service Contract,
                  7.500%, 7/01/16 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                7/00 at 102              Aaa           1,149,720
     1,025,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit
                  Facilities, 6.500%, 7/01/18                              7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,130,503
     1,055,000   Monroe County Water Authority, Water System,
                  6.000%, 8/01/17                                          8/02 at 102               AA           1,076,944
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
                 New York City General Obligation:
$    2,500,000    7.000%, 8/01/04                                         No Opt. Call             Baal      $    2,732,325
     2,000,000    7.500%, 2/01/06                                      2/02 at 101 1/2             Baal           2,236,000
        45,000    6.625%, 8/01/13                                      8/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa              49,738
     2,500,000    6.000%, 2/15/20                                          2/05 at 101             Baal           2,424,300
                 New York City Housing Development Corporation,
                  Multi-Family Mortgage (FHA Insured):
     2,000,000    6.550%, 10/01/15                                         4/03 at 102              AAA           2,093,180
     2,500,000    5.850%, 5/01/26                                          5/03 at 102               AA           2,492,724
     1,000,000   New York City Housing Development Corporation,
                  Multi-Unit Mortgage (FHA Insured),
                  7.350%, 6/01/19                                          6/01 at 102              AAA           1,073,680
                 New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority,
                  Water and Sewer System:
     3,000,000    5.375%, 6/15/19                                          6/04 at 101              AAA           2,899,230
     1,500,000    7.750%, 6/15/20 (Pre-refunded to 6/15/01)            6/01 at 101 1/2              Aaa           1,766,790
     2,000,000    5.500%, 6/15/20                                          6/02 at 100                A           1,910,880
     3,500,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency,
                  Civic Facility (The Lighthouse Project),
                  6.500%, 7/01/22                                          7/02 at 102              Aa2           3,642,240
                 New York City Industrial Development Agency
                  (College of New Rochelle):
     1,000,000    6.200%, 9/01/10                                          9/05 at 102              Baa           1,010,320
     1,000,000    6.300%, 9/01/15                                          9/05 at 102              Baa           1,006,090
     2,405,000   Newark-Wayne Community Hospital,
                  7.600%, 9/01/15                                          9/03 at 102              N/R           2,429,242
     1,000,000   Orangetown Housing Authority, Housing Facilities,
                  (Orangetown Guaranty), 7.600%, 4/01/30
                  (Pre-refunded to 10/01/00)                              10/00 at 102                A           1,157,040
                 South Orangetown Central School District, General
                  Obligation:
       390,000    6.875%, 10/01/08                                        No Opt. Call                A             454,697
       390,000    6.875%, 10/01/09                                        No Opt. Call                A             454,939
     3,015,000   Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency
                  (Dowling College Civic Facility), 6.625%, 6/01/24        6/04 at 102              BBB           3,191,769
     2,000,000   34th Street Partnership Business Improvement
                  District, Capital Improvement,
                  5.500%, 1/01/23                                          1/03 at 102               A1           1,904,340
                 Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority:
     2,000,000    7.100%, 1/01/10                                          1/01 at 102               A1           2,214,880
     2,000,000    7.100%, 1/01/10                                          1/01 at 102              Aaa           2,242,460
     2,100,000   UFA Development Corporation, FHA-Insured
                  (Loretto-Utica Project), 5.950%, 7/01/35                 7/04 at 102               Aa           2,105,418
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    2,000,000   Westchester County Industrial Development Agency,
                  Civic Facility (Jewish Board of Family and
                  Children Services), 6.750%, 12/15/12                    12/02 at 102             BBB-      $    2,066,620
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$  158,685,000   Total Investments - (Cost $156,315,155) - 96.6%                                                165,378,435
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                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 2.2%
                 New York City General Obligation,
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds:
$      900,000    3.450%, 8/15/05+                                                               VMIG-1             900,000
       800,000    3.400%, 8/15/20+                                                               VMIG-1             800,000
     1,500,000    3.300%, 8/01/22+                                                               VMIG-1           1,500,000
       600,000    3.450%, 8/15/22+                                                               VMIG-1             600,000
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$    3,800,000   Total Temporary Investments - 2.2%                                                               3,800,000
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                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.2%                                                             1,974,808
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                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $  171,153,243
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                                                                          NUMBER              MARKET                 MARKET
                 STANDARD & POOR'S                        MOODY'S      OF ISSUES               VALUE                PERCENT
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<S>              <C>                       <C>                         <C>              <C>                  <C> 
SUMMARY OF                     AAA                            Aaa             31        $ 46,979,690                    28%
RATINGS**            AA+, AA, AA--              Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3             11          20,158,871                    12
PORTFOLIO OF                    A+                             A1              4           8,563,103                     5
INVESTMENTS                 A, A--                      A, A2, A3              7          13,470,535                     8
(EXCLUDING        BBB+, BBB, BBB--          Baa1, Baa, Baa2, Baa3             40          73,776,994                    45
TEMPORARY                Non-rated                      Non-rated              1           2,429,242                     2
INVESTMENTS):                                                                                                             
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TOTAL                                                                         94        $165,378,435                   100%
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* Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates.

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

N/R - Investment is not rated.

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PRINCIPAL                                                                   OPT. CALL                                MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>                    <C>
$    8,000,000   New York State Energy Research and Development
                  Authority (The Brooklyn Union Gas Company),
                  5.500%, 1/01/21                                         1/06 at 102               Aaa      $    7,866,400
     2,500,000   New York State Energy Research and Development
                  Authority, Pollution Control (Central Hudson Gas
                  & Electric Corporation), 7.375%, 10/01/14              10/99 at 103               Aaa           2,802,650
     1,450,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation,
                  Water Pollution Control, Pooled Loan,
                  7.200%, 3/15/11                                         6/00 at 102               Aaa           1,614,343
     2,200,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Multi-
                  Family Housing, 7.450%, 11/01/28                       11/99 at 102               Aaa           2,338,886
       995,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, Insured
                  Mortgage (Albany Medical Center),
                  8.000%, 2/15/28                                         8/98 at 102               AAA           1,085,396
       895,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (St. Francis Hospital), 7.625%, 11/01/21               11/98 at 102               Aaa             984,187
     4,765,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Bronx Lebanon), 7.100%, 2/15/27                        2/97 at 102               Aaa           4,969,371
     2,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured, 7.350%, 2/15/29                                8/99 at 102                Aa           2,167,280
     1,500,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home, FHA-
                  Insured (Catholic Medical Center),
                  8.300%, 2/15/22 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/98)               2/98 at 102               AAA           1,658,070
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home,
                  FHA-Insured (Montefiore Medical Center):
     1,500,000    7.250%, 2/15/24                                         2/99 at 102                Aa           1,621,800
     2,000,000    7.250%, 2/15/24                                         2/99 at 102               Aaa           2,167,600
     1,300,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center),
                  7.450%, 2/15/29 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/00)               2/00 at 102               Aaa           1,478,815
     1,865,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Long-Term Health Care (Capital
                  Guaranty Insured Program), 6.450%, 11/01/14             5/02 at 102               Aaa           2,001,966
     3,200,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (North Shore University Hospital),
                  7.200%, 11/01/20                                       11/00 at 102               Aaa           3,581,184
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>             <C>                                                      <C>                  <C>                    <C>
$    1,670,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Our Lady of Victory),
                  6.625%, 11/01/16                                       11/01 at 102               Aaa      $    1,842,962
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Sisters of Charity of Buffalo):
       500,000    6.600%, 11/01/10                                       11/01 at 102               Aaa             552,220
     1,550,000    6.625%, 11/01/18                                       11/01 at 102               Aaa           1,710,534
     1,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital),
                  6.500%, 11/01/19                                       11/01 at 102               Aaa           1,097,430
     3,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (South Nassau Communities Hospital),
                  6.125%, 11/01/11                                       11/02 at 102               Aaa           3,162,570
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Mental Health Services, Facilities
                  Improvement Revenue:
     1,415,000    5.750%, 2/15/14                                         8/03 at 102               Aaa           1,426,773
     4,000,000    5.375%, 2/15/14                                         2/04 at 102               Aaa           3,905,400
     3,250,000    5.700%, 8/15/14                                         2/03 at 102               Aaa           3,265,080
     6,150,000    6.375%, 8/15/17                                        12/02 at 102               Aaa           6,556,208
     2,815,000    6.250%, 8/15/18                                         2/02 at 102               Aaa           2,974,611
     2,500,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (St. Mary's Hospital--Rochester Project),
                  6.200%, 11/01/14                                       11/03 at 102               Aaa           2,649,900
     7,000,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home,
                  FHA-Insured, 6.800%, 8/15/24                            2/05 at 102               Aaa           7,944,510
                 New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance 
                  Agency, Hospital and Nursing Home
                  (Montefiore Medical Center):
     3,390,000    5.750%, 2/15/15                                         2/05 at 102               Aaa           3,413,188
     4,175,000    5.750%, 2/15/25                                         2/05 at 102               Aaa           4,179,927
                 New York State Mortgage Agency:
       225,000    8.375%, 10/01/17                                        1/98 at 102                Aa             239,810
       390,000    8.100%, 10/01/17                                        4/98 at 102                Aa             415,420
     3,500,000   New York State Mortgage Agency, Homeowner
                  Mortgage, 5.650%, 4/01/15                              10/03 at 102               Aaa           3,520,370
                 New York State Thruway Authority:
     2,000,000    5.750%, 4/01/13                                         4/04 at 102               Aaa           2,054,580
     7,300,000    5.750%, 1/01/19                                         1/02 at 102               Aaa           7,342,778
     3,950,000    5.500%, 1/01/23                                         1/02 at 100               Aaa           3,871,000
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>                    <C> 
                 New York State Urban Development Corporation:
$    3,850,000    6.700%, 1/01/12                                         1/02 at 102               Aaa      $    4,256,945
     9,650,000    6.750%, 1/01/26                                         1/02 at 102               Aaa          10,673,479
                 New York State Urban Development Corporation,
                  Correctional Facilities:
     1,500,000    7.250%, 1/01/14 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)               1/00 at 102               Aaa           1,693,530
     1,000,000    5.250%, 1/01/14                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             982,320
       575,000    7.000%, 1/01/17 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)               1/00 at 102               Aaa             644,127
     2,000,000    7.500%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)               1/00 at 102               Aaa           2,275,640
     2,000,000   Power Authority of the State of New York, General
                  Purpose, 6.500%, 1/01/19                                1/02 at 102               Aaa           2,194,520
       280,000   Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority,
                  Water and Sewer System, 7.500%, 12/01/17               12/98 at 102               Aaa             308,350
     1,795,000   Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority
                  5.500%, 12/01/22                                       12/03 at 102               Aaa           1,763,982
     1,250,000   Broome County, Certificates of Participation,
                  5.250%, 4/01/22                                         4/04 at 102               Aaa           1,179,688
     2,250,000   Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority,
                  5.750%, 1/01/25                                         1/05 at 101               Aaa           2,279,700
     1,000,000   Buffalo General Obligation, 6.150%, 2/01/04              1/01 at 101               Aaa           1,077,130
     8,385,000   Buffalo Municipal Water Finance Authority,
                  Water System, 5.750%, 7/01/19                           7/03 at 102               Aaa           8,441,431
     2,000,000   Buffalo Sewer Authority, Sewer System,
                  5.000%, 7/01/12                                         7/03 at 100               Aaa           1,898,120
                 Camden Central School District,
                  General Obligation:
       500,000    7.100%, 6/15/07                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             602,965
       600,000    7.100%, 6/15/08                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             727,914
       600,000    7.100%, 6/15/09                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             728,772
       275,000    7.100%, 6/15/10                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             333,614
     1,560,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  College and University (Pooled Capital Program),
                  7.800%, 12/01/05                                       12/98 at 102               Aaa           1,711,850
     1,490,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (United Health Services), 7.350%, 8/01/29               2/00 at 102               AAA           1,625,232
     1,490,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Iona College), 7.625%, 7/01/09                         7/98 at 102               Aaa           1,626,499
     1,200,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  Educational Facilities (State University),
                  7.250%, 5/15/15 (Pre-refunded to 5/15/00)               5/00 at 102               Aaa           1,363,956
     1,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (United Cerebral Palsey Association of
                  Westchester County), 6.200%, 7/01/12                    7/02 at 102               Aaa           1,056,150
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PRINCIPAL                                                                   OPT. CALL                                MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>             <C>                                                       <C>                 <C>                    <C>
$    1,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Manhattanville College), 7.500%, 7/01/22
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                               7/00 at 102               Aaa      $    1,149,720
                 Dormitory Authority of the State of New
                  York (City University System):
     2,500,000    7.000%, 7/01/14                                         7/00 at 102               Aaa           2,772,850
     1,000,000    6.500%, 7/01/14                                         7/96 at 100               Aaa           1,010,850
     1,800,000    5.750%, 7/01/18                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa           1,867,932
     6,295,000    7.500%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)               7/00 at 102               Aaa           7,237,487
     2,500,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New
                  York (Cooper Union), 7.200%, 7/01/20                    7/01 at 102               Aaa           2,835,325
                 Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  Educational Facilities (State University):
     2,500,000    5.250%, 5/15/15                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa           2,447,975
     1,200,000    7.000%, 5/15/18 (Pre-refunded to 5/15/00)               5/00 at 102               Aaa           1,352,472
     2,000,000    6.500%, 5/15/19 (Pre-refunded to 5/15/00)               5/00 at 100               Aaa           2,182,140
     5,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  (New York University), 6.250%, 7/01/09                  7/01 at 102               Aaa           5,394,250
     1,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Fordham University), 7.200%, 7/01/15
                  (Pre-refunded to 7/01/00)                               7/00 at 102               Aaa           1,137,910
     4,640,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
                  (Mount Sinai School of Medicine),
                  5.000%, 7/01/21                                         7/04 at 102               Aaa           4,321,510
     1,500,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Sarah Lawrence College), 6.000%, 7/01/24               7/05 at 102               Aaa           1,568,325
     2,000,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (Ellis Hospital), 5.600%, 8/01/25                       8/05 at 102               Aaa           1,961,740
     2,015,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
                  (St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center),
                  5.800%, 8/01/25                                         8/05 at 102               Aaa           2,049,416
     1,000,000   Erie County Water Authority, Water Works,
                  6.750%, 12/01/14                                       12/09 at 100               Aaa           1,141,190
                 Glen Cove General Obligation:
       445,000    5.500%, 6/15/09                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             466,605
       455,000    5.600%, 6/15/10                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             478,942
       470,000    5.625%, 6/15/11                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             488,838
       500,000   Greece Central School District, General
                  Obligation, 6.000%, 6/15/09                            No Opt. Call               Aaa             551,420
                 Half Moon General Obligation:
       385,000    6.500%, 6/01/09                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             445,114
       395,000    6.500%, 6/01/10                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             455,072
       395,000    6.500%, 6/01/11                                        No Opt. Call               Aaa             453,326
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$      600,000   Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District,
                  General Obligation, 5.750%, 6/15/04                     No Opt. Call              Aaa      $      652,914
     1,000,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit
                  Facilities Service Contract, 7.500%, 7/01/17             7/98 at 102              Aaa           1,089,560
    10,340,000   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit
                  Facilities 6.500%, 7/01/18                               7/02 at 102              Aaa          11,404,296
                 Middle Country Central School District at
                  Centereach (Town of Brookhaven),
                  General Obligation:
       475,000    6.900%, 12/15/07                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa             568,988
       475,000    6.900%, 12/15/08                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa             571,781
                 Monroe County General Obligation:
       375,000    6.500%, 6/01/15                                          6/01 at 102              Aaa             410,756
       375,000    6.500%, 6/01/16                                          6/01 at 102              Aaa             411,491
       350,000    6.500%, 6/01/17                                          6/01 at 102              Aaa             384,059
     3,725,000   Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie County Solid
                  Waste Management Authority, Solid Waste System,
                  7.250%, 1/01/14 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)                1/00 at 103              Aaa           4,228,918
                 Mount Sinai Union Free School District General
                  Obligation:
     1,000,000    7.250%, 2/15/15 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/00)                2/00 at 102              Aaa           1,130,310
       500,000    6.200%, 2/15/15                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             551,180
     1,035,000    6.200%, 2/15/16                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,144,110
     1,000,000    7.250%, 2/15/17 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/00)                2/00 at 102              Aaa           1,130,310
     1,500,000   Nassau County General Obligation,
                  5.700%, 8/01/13                                          8/04 at 103              Aaa           1,566,060
     4,840,000   Nassau County Industrial Development Agency,
                  Civic Facilities (Hofstra University Project),
                  6.750%, 8/01/11                                          8/01 at 102              Aaa           5,369,109
     1,020,000   New Rochelle General Obligation,
                  6.200%, 8/15/22                                          8/04 at 102              Aaa           1,089,166
                 New York City General Obligation:
       500,000    8.250%, 11/01/02 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/97)         11/97 at 101 1/2              Aaa             544,775
     3,000,000    6.250%, 8/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 8/01/02)            8/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa           3,355,770
     1,000,000    6.250%, 8/01/10                                      8/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa           1,067,160
     3,520,000    5.750%, 5/15/12                                      5/03 at 101 1/2              Aaa           3,622,326
        75,000    6.625%, 8/01/12                                      8/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa              82,985
     2,600,000    6.000%, 8/01/12                                      8/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa           2,721,342
     1,300,000    7.000%, 10/01/15                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,405,859
     2,000,000    7.000%, 10/01/16                                        10/99 at 100              Aaa           2,411,520
     1,025,000    7.000%, 10/01/17                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,108,466
       310,000    7.000%, 10/01/18                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa             335,243
     1,000,000    5.375%, 10/01/20                                    10/03 at 101 1/2              Aaa             957,880
     1,000,000   New York City Educational Construction Fund
                  5.625%, 4/01/13                                      4/04 at 101 1/2              Aaa           1,016,100
 
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
                 New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation:
$    2,500,000    5.625%, 2/15/13                                          2/03 at 102              Aaa      $    2,522,700
    11,980,000    5.750%, 2/15/22                                          2/03 at 102              Aaa          11,955,561
     5,000,000   New York City Housing Development Corporation
                  Pass-Through Certificates, Multi-Family Housing,
                  FHA Insured 6.500%, 2/20/19                              7/97 at 105              Aaa           5,984,600
     1,000,000   New York City Housing Development Corporation
                  Multi-Family, FHA Insured, 5.850%, 5/01/26               5/03 at 102              Aaa           1,004,840
     3,250,000   New York City Municipal Water Financing,
                  6.750%, 6/15/16                                          6/01 at 101              Aaa           3,601,890
                 New York City Municipal Water Finance
                  Authority, Water and Sewer System:
     1,000,000    7.250%, 6/15/15 (Pre-refunded to 6/15/00)            6/00 at 101 1/2              Aaa           1,134,550
     6,765,000    5.750%, 6/15/18                                      6/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa           6,824,261
     2,525,000    5.375%, 6/15/19                                          6/04 at 101              Aaa           2,440,185
     4,650,000    5.500%, 6/15/20                                          6/02 at 100              Aaa           4,560,999
                 New York City Transit Authority Transit Facilities
                  (Livingston Plaza Project):
     1,000,000    7.500%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/00)                1/00 at 102              Aaa           1,137,820
     8,725,000    5.250%, 1/01/20                                          1/03 at 100              Aaa           8,188,849
     2,200,000   New York City Trust for Cultural Resources
                  (American Museum of Natural History),
                  6.900%, 4/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 4/01/01)                4/01 at 102              Aaa           2,502,940
     1,000,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency,
                  Civic Facility (USTA National Tennis Center
                  Incorporated Project), 6.375%, 11/15/14                 11/04 at 102              Aaa           1,080,530
     1,000,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency
                  (New School for Social Research),
                  5.750%, 9/01/15                                          9/05 at 102              Aaa           1,016,410
     1,590,000   Niagara Falls General Obligation,
                  6.900%, 3/01/21                                          3/04 at 102              Aaa           1,807,019
     5,725,000   Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Toll Bridge
                  System Revenue, 6,125%, 10/01/19
                  (Pre-refunded to 10/01/02)                              10/02 at 102              Aaa           6,398,203
                 North Hempstead General Obligation:
     1,500,000    6.375%, 4/01/09                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,709,490
       425,000    6.800%, 6/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/00)                6/00 at 102              Aaa             476,153
       425,000    6.800%, 6/01/11 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/00)                6/00 at 102              Aaa             476,153
     1,505,000    6.400%, 4/01/14                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,702,622
                 North Hempstead Solid Waste Management
                  Authority:
     2,175,000    5.000%, 2/01/07                                          2/04 at 102              Aaa           2,192,705
     1,825,000    5.000%, 2/01/12                                          2/04 at 102              Aaa           1,748,551
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                   <C>                    <C>            <C>
                 Nyack Union Free School District:
$      625,000    6.500%, 4/01/12                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa      $      686,544
       625,000    6.500%, 4/01/13                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa             686,894
       625,000    6.500%, 4/01/14                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa             688,288
                 Rensselaer County General Obligation:
       960,000    6.700%, 2/15/13                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,126,339
       960,000    6.700%, 2/15/14                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,126,138
       960,000    6.700%, 2/15/15                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,125,226
                 Rondout Valley Central School District,
                  General Obligation:
       550,000    6.800%, 6/15/06                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             649,033
       550,000    6.850%, 6/15/07                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             652,933
       550,000    6.850%, 6/15/08                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             656,288
       550,000    6.850%, 6/15/09                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             656,508
       550,000    6.850%, 6/15/10                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa             655,171
                 Suffolk County General Obligation:
     1,000,000    6.900%, 4/01/01                                          4/00 at 102              Aaa           1,120,510
     1,895,000    5.250%, 7/15/09                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,913,419
       600,000    6.150%, 5/01/10                                          5/03 at 102              Aaa             641,418
     1,890,000    5.300%, 7/15/10                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,901,699
     1,630,000    5.400%, 4/01/11                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa           1,642,763
     1,860,000    5.400%, 7/15/11                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,874,954
     1,000,000    5.400%, 7/15/12                                          7/02 at 102              Aaa           1,005,890
       630,000    5.400%, 4/01/14                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa             628,595
       625,000    5.400%, 4/01/15                                          4/02 at 102              Aaa             619,894
     1,000,000   Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency,
                  Southwest Sewer System, 4.750%, 2/01/09                  2/04 at 101              Aaa             963,010
                 Suffolk County Water Authority, Water System:
     1,800,000    5.100%, 6/01/11                                         No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,774,530
     2,565,000    5.625%, 6/01/16                                          6/02 at 102              Aaa           2,558,613
     3,700,000    5.000%, 6/01/17                                          6/03 at 102              Aaa           3,458,501
                 Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, General
                  Purpose Revenue:
     2,750,000    6.500%, 1/01/19                                      1/02 at 101 1/2              Aaa           3,007,095
     2,000,000    7.000%, 1/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/01)                1/01 at 102              Aaa           2,273,580
     1,175,000    7.000%, 1/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/01)            1/01 at 101 1/2              Aaa           1,330,934
     8,650,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Special
                  Obligation, 6.875%, 1/01/15                              1/01 at 102              Aaa           9,607,205
     1,750,000   Yonkers General Obligation, 7.375%, 12/01/09
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)                              12/00 at 102              Aaa           2,022,405
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$  338,925,000   Total Investments - (Cost $333,979,266) - 97.3%                                                359,533,384
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                              MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**              VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>     
                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 1.9%
$    3,500,000   New York City General Obligation Fiscal
                  1995B-B6 Insured, Adjustable Rate,
                  3.450%, 8/15/05+                                                               VMIG-1      $    3,500,000
     1,500,000   New York City General Obligation, Variable Rate
                  Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 8/01/22+                                                 VMIG-1           1,500,000
       200,000   New York City General Obligation Bonds,
                  Adjustable Rate, 3.450%, 8/15/22+                                              VMIG-1             200,000
     1,800,000   Port Authority of New York and New
                  Jersey, Versatile Structure Obligations,
                  3.050%, 5/01/19+                                                                 A-1+           1,800,000
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$    7,000,000   Total Temporary Investments - 1.9%                                                               7,000,000
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                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 0.8%                                                             2,930,866
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                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $  369,464,250
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                                                                                 NUMBER             MARKET           MARKET
                           STANDARD & POOR'S                 MOODY'S          OF ISSUES              VALUE          PERCENT
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<S>                        <C>                               <C>              <C>             <C>                  <C>   
SUMMARY OF                              AAA                      Aaa                155       $355,089,074              99%
RATINGS**                     AA+, AA, AA--        Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3                  4          4,444,310               1
PORTFOLIO OF
INVESTMENTS
(EXCLUDING
TEMPORARY
INVESTMENTS):
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TOTAL                                                                               159       $359,533,384             100%
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All of the bonds in the portfolio, excluding temporary investments in short-term
municipal securities, are either covered by Original Issue Insurance, Secondary
Market Insurance or Portfolio Insurance, or are backed by an escrow or trust
containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, any
of which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.

* Optional call provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 Ohio Air Quality Development Authority,
                 Pollution Control (Ohio Edison Company):
$    2,000,000    7.450%, 3/01/16                                          3/00 at 102              Aaa      $    2,233,060
       750,000    7.625%, 7/01/23                                          7/99 at 102             Baa3             803,318
     3,000,000    5.625%, 11/15/29                                        11/03 at 102              Aaa           2,977,290
     1,750,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority,
                  Pollution Control (Columbus Southern
                  Power Company), 6.375%, 12/01/20                        12/02 at 102              Aaa           1,882,650
     1,000,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority,
                  Pollution Control (Ohio Power Company),
                  7.400%, 8/01/09                                          8/99 at 102             Baa1           1,060,600
     2,000,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority,
                  Pollution Control (Cleveland Electric
                  Illuminating Company), 8.000%, 12/01/13                  6/02 at 103              Aaa           2,399,380
     1,000,000   Ohio Building Authority (State Correctional
                  Facilities), 7.125%, 9/01/09                             9/96 at 102               A1           1,033,980
     1,250,000   Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Multi-
                  Family Housing, 7.600%, 11/01/23                        11/97 at 105              AAA           1,333,663
                 Ohio General Obligation:
     1,475,000    6.650%, 8/01/05                                         No Opt. Call               Aa           1,710,764
     1,000,000    6.000%, 8/01/10                                         No Opt. Call               Aa           1,090,530
       250,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
                  (Ohio Dominican College), 8.500%, 12/01/07
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/97)                              12/97 at 102              N/R             274,655
       400,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
                  (John Carroll University), 9.250%, 10/01/07
                  (Pre-refunded to 10/01/97)                              10/97 at 102                A             442,048
     1,000,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
                  (Ohio Wesleyan University), 7.650%, 11/15/07            11/97 at 102              Aaa           1,085,360
     1,000,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
                  (Ohio Northern University), 7.300%, 5/15/10
                  (Pre-refunded to 5/15/00)                                5/00 at 100              Aaa           1,119,240
     1,750,000   Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
                  (University of Dayton), 5.800%, 12/01/19                12/04 at 102              Aaa           1,784,195
                 Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Single Family
                  Mortgage (GNMA):
       695,000    7.500%, 9/01/13                                          9/00 at 102              AAA             742,295
       850,000    7.400%, 9/01/15                                          3/00 at 102              AAA             906,168
       350,000    7.050%, 9/01/16                                          9/01 at 102              Aaa             372,918
     2,500,000   Ohio Turnpike Commission, 5.750%, 2/15/24                 2/04 at 102             AA--           2,557,975
     1,750,000   Ohio Water Development Authority
                  (Dayton Power and Light Company),
                  6.400%, 8/15/27                                          8/02 at 102             AA--           1,877,575
       100,000   Ohio IOOF Home (FHA-Insured), 8.150%, 8/01/02             8/97 at 103              AAA             107,156
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AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
                 Adams County/Ohio Valley School District,
                  General Obligation:
$    2,000,000    7.000%, 12/01/15                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa      $    2,397,860
     3,865,000    5.250%, 12/01/21                                        12/05 at 102              Aaa           3,719,560
     3,955,000   Akron General Obligation, Limited Tax,
                  6.750%, 12/01/14                                        12/04 at 102              Aaa           4,496,400
     1,500,000   Akron Waterworks System, 6.550%, 3/01/12
                  (Pre-refunded to 3/01/01)                                3/01 at 102              Aaa           1,676,235
     3,350,000   Anthony Wayne Local School District, General
                  Obligation, 5.750%, 12/01/24                            12/05 at 101              Aaa           3,393,919
     1,000,000   Aurora City School District, General Obligation,
                  5.800%, 12/01/16                                        12/05 at 102              Aaa           1,025,190
     1,475,000   Bedford Hospital (Community Hospital),
                  8.500%, 5/15/09 (Pre-refunded to 5/15/00)                5/00 at 102              N/R           1,667,960
                 Bellefontaine Sewer System:
     1,000,000    6.800%, 12/01/07                                        12/02 at 101             Baa1           1,072,040
     1,000,000    6.900%, 12/01/11                                        12/02 at 101             Baa1           1,072,360
     2,500,000   Buckeye Valley Local School District, General
                  Obligation, 6.850%, 12/01/15                            No Opt. Call              Aaa           2,955,350
     1,250,000   Butler County Hospital Facilities (Fort Hamilton-
                  Hughes Memorial Hospital), 7.500%, 1/01/10               1/02 at 102              Baa           1,340,863
     1,000,000   Canal Winchester Local School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 7.100%, 12/01/13
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/01)                              12/01 at 102              Aaa           1,158,100
     1,000,000   Centerville General Obligation, 5.625%, 12/01/26         12/05 at 101              Aaa           1,001,610
     1,000,000   Clermont County, Road Improvement,
                  Limited Tax, 7.125%, 9/01/11
                  (Pre-refunded to 9/01/00)                                9/00 at 102              Aaa           1,136,400
                 Clermont County Sewer System Revenue:
     2,000,000    7.375%, 12/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)             12/00 at 102              Aaa           2,305,680
     1,000,000    7.100%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/01)             12/01 at 102              Aaa           1,158,100
     1,000,000   Clermont County Waterworks System,
                  6.625%, 12/01/13 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/01)             12/01 at 102              Aaa           1,134,100
     2,000,000   Cleveland City School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 5.875%, 12/01/11                         12/02 at 102              Aaa           2,078,820
     1,500,000   Cleveland Public Power System,
                  7.000%, 11/15/24                                        11/04 at 102              Aaa           1,728,555
                 Cleveland Waterworks Mortgage:
     1,000,000    6.500%, 1/01/11                                          1/02 at 102              Aaa           1,100,490
     1,750,000    6.500%, 1/01/21 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/02)                1/02 at 102              Aaa           1,966,370
     1,000,000   Coldwater Exempted Village School District,
                  Unlimited Tax, 7.000%, 12/01/13
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/99)                              12/99 at 102              Aaa           1,119,690
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>
$    1,500,000   Columbus General Obligation, Unlimited Tax,
                  6.500%, 1/01/10                                          1/02 at 102              Aaa      $    1,625,145
     2,050,000   Columbus General Obligation, 5.250%, 9/15/18              9/03 at 102              Aaa           2,006,212
     1,500,000   Cuyahoga County General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax,
                  7.000%, 10/01/13 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/01)             10/01 at 102              N/R           1,722,885
     1,000,000   Cuyahoga County General Obligation,
                  5.250%, 10/01/13                                        No Opt. Call               AA             983,610
     1,000,000   Cuyahoga County General Obligation, Public
                  Improvements, 5.250%, 11/15/15                          11/05 at 102               Aa             972,990
     1,250,000   Cuyahoga County, Hospital Improvement
                  (Deaconess Hospital), 7.450%, 10/01/18
                  (Pre-refunded to 10/01/00)                              10/00 at 103               A1           1,448,888
     2,750,000   Cuyahoga County Hospital (Meridia Health
                  System), 7.250%, 8/15/19                                 8/00 at 102               A1           2,993,155
     2,000,000   Dayton Airport Refunding Bonds (James
                  M. Cox-Dayton International Airport),
                  5.250%, 12/01/15                                        12/05 at 101              Aaa           1,934,200
       750,000   Defiance Waterworks System, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 6.200%, 12/01/20                         12/04 at 102              Aaa             806,955
     1,110,000   Fairborn General Obligation, Limited Tax,
                  7.000%, 10/01/11                                        10/02 at 102              Aaa           1,265,777
     2,790,000   Franklin County Limited Tax, 5.375%, 12/01/20            12/08 at 102              Aaa           2,806,712
                  Franklin County, Hospital Facilities (Ohio
                  Presbyterian Retirement Services):
     1,350,000    8.750%, 7/01/21                                          7/01 at 103              N/R           1,448,064
     1,500,000    6.500%, 7/01/23                                          7/03 at 102              N/R           1,423,830
       500,000   Franklin County, Refunding and Improvement
                  Bonds (Riverside Hospital), 7.250%, 5/15/20              5/00 at 102              Aaa             555,865
       705,000   Franklin County, FHA Insured (Worthington
                  Village Nursing Home), 7.000%, 8/01/16                   8/00 at 102              N/R             732,107
     1,000,000   Franklin County, Hospital Facilities
                  (Riverside United Methodist Hospital),
                  5.750%, 5/15/20                                          5/03 at 102               Aa             983,860
     1,000,000   Franklin County, (OCLC Online Computer
                  Library Center Project), 7.200%, 7/15/06                 7/01 at 100              N/R           1,079,340
       250,000   Fremont Sewerage System, 8.100%, 12/01/07
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/97)                              12/97 at 102              A--             272,973
     1,000,000   Gahanna-Jefferson School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 7.125%, 12/01/14
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)                              12/00 at 102               A1           1,138,440
     3,000,000   Garfield Heights (Marymount Hospital),
                  6.650%, 11/15/11                                        11/02 at 102                A           3,156,420
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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                  <C>                     <C>            <C>
$    1,000,000   Geauga County General Obligation,
                  5.625%, 12/01/15                                        12/05 at 102               Aa      $    1,009,330
                 Grandview Heights City School District, General
                  Obligation:
     2,000,000    6.100%, 12/01/19                                        12/05 at 101               AA           2,102,060
     1,020,000    5.550%, 12/01/19                                        No Opt. Call               AA           1,036,820
       250,000   Grandview Heights, Library Building Mortgage,
                  8.250%, 12/01/07 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/97)             12/97 at 102              N/R             273,918
     1,000,000   Greenville Wastewater System, 6.350%, 12/01/17           10/02 at 102              Aaa           1,074,990
     1,495,000   Hamilton County, FHA-Insured (Judson Care
                  Center), 7.800%, 8/01/19                            8/00 at 101 5/16               A+           1,615,168
       400,000   Hubbard Sewer System, 8.800%, 11/15/17                    5/98 at 102              N/R             437,992
     1,000,000   Indian Lake Local School District,
                  General Obligation, 5.375%, 12/01/23                    12/06 at 101              Aaa             975,970
     1,000,000   Indian Valley Local School District, General
                  Obligation, 5.750%, 12/01/19                            12/05 at 102              Aaa           1,018,300
     1,000,000   Kent State University, General Receipts,
                  6.500%, 5/01/22                                          5/02 at 102              Aaa           1,101,050
     1,000,000   Kettering City School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 5.300%, 12/01/14                         12/05 at 101              Aaa             978,410
     3,630,000   Kings Local School District, General Obligation,
                  5.500%, 12/01/21                                        12/05 at 100              Aaa           3,602,485
       500,000   Kirtland Local School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 7.500%, 12/01/09                         12/99 at 102               A1             552,840
     1,500,000   Lakewood General Obligation, 6.500%, 12/01/12            12/02 at 102               Aa           1,657,650
     1,000,000   Lakota Local School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 6.125%, 12/01/17                         12/05 at 100              Aaa           1,054,710
       500,000   Lorain General Obligation, 5.650%, 12/01/15              12/05 at 102              Aaa             509,725
     1,500,000   Lorain Hospital (Lakeland Community Hospital),
                  6.500%, 11/15/12                                        11/02 at 102               A1           1,558,890
       500,000   Lorain Sewer System, 8.750%, 4/01/11                      4/98 at 102            BBB--             557,500
     1,000,000   Lucas County General Obligation, Limited Tax,
                  6.650%, 12/01/12                                        12/02 at 102                A           1,046,070
     1,500,000   Lucas County General Obligation,
                  5.400%, 12/01/15                                        12/05 at 102              Aaa           1,473,945
     1,000,000   Mahoning County General Obligation,
                  Limited Tax, 7.200%, 12/01/09                           12/99 at 102              Aaa           1,109,720
     2,000,000   Mahoning County, Hospital Improvement
                  (St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center),
                  7.375%, 12/01/09                                         6/96 at 102               A1           2,052,260
     2,355,000   Mahoning County, Hospital Improvement
                  (YHA Inc. Project), 7.000%, 10/15/14                    10/00 at 102              Aaa           2,616,264
     1,000,000   Marion County (United Church Homes, Inc. Project),
                  6.375%, 11/15/10                                        11/03 at 102            BBB--           1,008,520
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                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996

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PRINCIPAL                                                                    OPT. CALL                               MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                               PROVISIONS*        RATINGS**               VALUE
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<S>              <C>                                                      <C>                 <C>            <C>  
                 Marion County, Health Facilities (United Church
                  Homes, Inc.):
$    1,150,000    8.875%, 12/01/12 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/99)             12/99 at 103              N/R      $    1,358,622
       750,000    6.300%, 11/15/15                                        11/03 at 102            BBB--             724,095
     1,000,000   Marysville Exempted Village School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 7.200%, 12/01/10
                  (Pre-refunded to 12/01/00)                              12/00 at 102              Aaa           1,145,360
     1,250,000   Marysville Water System, 7.050%, 12/01/21                 2/01 at 101              Aaa           1,434,675
     1,000,000   Mentor Village Exempted School District,
                  General Obligation, Unlimited Tax,
                  7.400%, 12/01/11 (Pre-refunded to 12/01/02)             12/02 at 100              Aaa           1,133,490
     1,000,000   Montgomery County Water (Greater Moraine-Beaver
                  Creek Sewer District), 6.250%, 11/15/17                 11/02 at 102              Aaa           1,067,300
     3,000,000   Mount Vernon (Knox Community Hospital),
                  7.875%, 6/01/12                                          6/96 at 103              N/R           3,099,690
     2,265,000   Napolean (Luthern Orphan's and Old Folks Home
                  Project), 6.875%, 8/01/23                                9/04 at 102               Aa           2,449,915
     1,000,000   North Olmstead, General Obligation, Limited Tax,
                  6.250%, 12/15/12                                        12/02 at 102              Aaa           1,080,350
     1,000,000   Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Wastewater
                  Improvement, 5.600%, 11/15/16                           11/05 at 101              Aaa           1,001,180
       500,000   Ottawa County General Obligation,
                  5.750%, 12/01/14                                        12/05 at 102              Aaa             512,630
     1,000,000   Parma General Obligation, Limited Tax,
                  7.600%, 12/01/11                                        12/00 at 102                A           1,158,680
     1,750,000   Pickerington Local School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 6.750%, 12/01/16             12/01 at 102                A           1,875,808
     1,000,000   Revere Local School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 6.000%, 12/01/16                         12/03 at 102              Aaa           1,044,560
     1,500,000   Reynoldsburg City School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 6.550%, 12/01/17             12/02 at 102              Aaa           1,661,925
     1,200,000   Ridgemont Local School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 7.250%, 12/01/14             12/02 at 102              N/R           1,286,472
       735,000   Salem Sewer System, 7.500%, 11/01/11
                  (Pre-refunded to 11/01/96)                              11/96 at 102              N/R             769,176
     1,000,000   Springfield City School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 6.600%, 12/01/12                         12/01 at 102              Aaa           1,109,790
     2,340,000   Stow General Obligation, 6.200%, 12/01/20                12/05 at 102               A1           2,464,651
     3,080,000   Sylvania City School District, General Obligation,
                  5.750%, 12/01/22                                        12/05 at 101              Aaa           3,120,379
     1,070,000   Trumbull County General Obligation,
                  7.000%, 12/01/04                                        No Opt. Call              Aaa           1,260,449
     1,000,000   Trumbull County Hospital (Trumbull Memorial
                  Hospital), 6.900%, 11/15/12                             11/01 at 102              Aaa           1,120,840
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
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PRINCIPAL                                                                   OPT. CALL                                MARKET
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                              PROVISIONS*         RATINGS**               VALUE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>              <C>                                                     <C>                  <C>                <C>   
$      750,000   Tuscarawas County, Hospital Facilities (Union
                  Hospital), 6.500%, 10/01/21                            10/03 at 102               Baa          $  727,688
                 University of Cincinnati, General Receipts:
     1,000,000    7.300%, 6/01/09 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/99)               6/99 at 100               AA--          1,098,110
     1,000,000    6.300%, 6/01/12                                        12/02 at 102               AA--          1,077,520
     1,600,000    5.500%, 6/01/15                                         6/05 at 101               AA--          1,587,648
     1,500,000   University of Toledo, General Receipts,
                  5.350%, 6/01/25                                         6/04 at 102               Aaa           1,430,670
     2,650,000   Walnut Township Local School District, General
                  Obligation, 6.200%, 12/01/20                           No Opt. Call               Aaa           2,950,961
     1,950,000   Warren County, Hospital Facilities, Otterbein Home
                  Project, 7.200%, 7/01/11                                7/01 at 102               Aa1           2,125,363
                 Warren General Obligation, Limited Tax:
     1,500,000    7.750%, 11/01/10 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/00)            11/00 at 102              BBB+           1,756,740
       250,000    8.625%, 11/15/13 (Pre-refunded to 11/15/98)            11/98 at 102              BBB+             284,936
     2,500,000   Washington Water System, 5.375%, 12/01/19               12/03 at 101               Aaa           2,408,900
       750,000   West Geauga Local School District, General
                  Obligation, Unlimited Tax, 5.950%, 11/01/12            11/04 at 102               Aaa             786,480
       500,000   Wooster City School District, General Obligation,
                  Unlimited Tax, 6.500%, 12/01/17                        12/02 at 102               Aaa             552,243
     3,000,000   Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,
                  5.500%, 7/01/25                                         7/05 at 100               A--           2,879,670
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$  168,710,000   Total Investments - (Cost $167,189,364) - 98.7%                                                179,829,453
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                 TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS IN SHORT-TERM
                 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 0.4%
$      500,000   Cuyahoga County, University Hospital of
                  Cleveland, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                  3.400%, 1/01/16+                                                               VMIG-1             500,000
       300,000   Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
                  (The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company),
                  Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 9/01/30+                                   VMIG-1             300,000
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$      800,000   Total Temporary Investments - 0.4%                                                                 800,000
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                 Other Assets Less Liabilities - 0.9%                                                             1,530,461
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                 Net Assets - 100%                                                                           $  182,159,914
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                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                      
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                                                                          NUMBER              MARKET                 MARKET
                 STANDARD & POOR'S                        MOODY'S      OF ISSUES               VALUE                PERCENT
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<S>              <C>                       <C>                         <C>              <C>                        <C> 
SUMMARY OF                     AAA                            Aaa             66        $103,834,421                    58%
RATINGS**            AA+, AA, AA--              Aa1, Aa, Aa2, Aa3             16          24,321,720                    13
PORTFOLIO OF                    A+                             A1              9          14,858,272                     8
INVESTMENTS                 A, A--                      A, A2, A3              7          10,831,669                     6
(EXCLUDING        BBB+, BBB, BBB--          Baa1, Baa, Baa2, Baa3             11          10,408,660                     6
TEMPORARY                Non-rated                      Non-rated             13          15,574,711                     9 
INVESTMENTS):                                                                                                              
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TOTAL                                                                        122        $179,829,453                   100%
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* Optional Call Provisions (not covered by the report of independent public
accountants): Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or
redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates.

** Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

N/R - Investment is not rated.

+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
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<CAPTION>
 
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                                                                       CA           CA INS          MA            MA INS 
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<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>     
ASSETS
Investments in municipal securities, at market value (note 1)     $226,239,426   $218,186,376   $ 78,218,271   $ 63,715,206
Temporary investments in short-term municipal securities,
  at amortized cost (note 1)                                           400,000      7,900,000      2,600,000      1,500,000
Cash                                                                         -        401,476        114,539        119,718
Receivables:
 Interest                                                            3,966,815      3,247,317      1,092,435      1,001,565
 Shares sold                                                            23,967        144,099         37,818         11,460
 Investments sold                                                            -              -              -              -
Other assets                                                            12,536          9,831          4,176          2,806
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
   Total assets                                                    230,642,744    229,889,099     82,067,239     66,350,755
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
 Investments purchased                                                       -      5,215,642              -              -
 Shares reacquired                                                      40,000         56,538         24,922              -
Cash overdraft                                                          68,006              -              -              -
Accrued expenses:
 Management fees (note 7)                                              100,051         97,484         35,880         29,076
 Other                                                                  52,068         50,374         43,994         25,856
Dividends payable                                                      599,330        536,574        261,287        196,115
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
   Total liabilities                                                   859,455      5,956,612        366,083        251,047
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Net assets (note 8)                                               $229,783,289   $223,932,487   $ 81,701,156   $ 66,099,708
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Class A Shares (note 1)
Net Assets                                                        $ 12,709,245   $ 17,250,452   $  4,289,634   $  5,290,906
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Shares outstanding                                                   1,201,563      1,603,198        431,437        504,138
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Net asset value and redemption price per share                    $      10.58   $      10.76   $       9.94   $      10.49
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Offering price per share (net asset value per share plus
 maximum sales charge of 4.50% of offering price)                 $      11.08   $      11.27   $      10.41   $      10.98
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============

Class C Shares (note 1)
Net Assets                                                        $    684,050   $  1,040,354   $    638,184   $    706,398
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Shares outstanding                                                      64,678         97,466         64,525         67,455
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share          $      10.58   $      10.67   $       9.89   $      10.47
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Class R Shares (note 1)
Net Assets                                                        $216,389,994   $205,641,681   $ 76,773,338   $ 60,102,404
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Shares outstanding                                                  20,411,745     19,147,536      7,743,405      5,724,133
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Net asset value and redemption price per share                    $      10.60   $      10.74   $       9.91   $      10.50
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
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                                                                       NY           NY INS           OH
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<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>    
 ASSETS
 Investments in municipal securities, at market value (note 1)    $165,378,435   $359,533,384   $179,829,453
 Temporary investments in short-term municipal securities,
  at amortized cost (note 1)                                         3,800,000      7,000,000        800,000
 Cash                                                                  112,018        221,918        141,353
 Receivables:
  Interest                                                           2,344,826      4,042,665      2,940,082
  Shares sold                                                          195,831         53,593         24,037
  Investments sold                                                           -              -        115,000
 Other assets                                                            5,854         23,239          7,506
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
   Total assets                                                    171,836,964    370,874,799    183,857,431
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
 LIABILITIES
 Payables:
  Investments purchased                                                      -              -        993,430
  Shares reacquired                                                      2,756         45,457            701
 Cash overdraft                                                              -              -              -
 Accrued expenses:
  Management fees (note 7)                                              74,192        158,596         79,739
  Other                                                                 68,252         90,386         75,057
 Dividends payable                                                     538,521      1,116,110        548,590
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
   Total liabilities                                                   683,721      1,410,549      1,697,517
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net assets (note 8)                                              $171,153,243   $369,464,250   $182,159,914
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Class A Shares (note 1)
 Net Assets                                                       $ 15,731,737   $ 24,746,961   $ 12,904,370
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Shares outstanding                                                  1,483,039      2,332,442      1,217,784
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Net asset value and redemption price per share                   $      10.61   $      10.61   $      10.60
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Offering price per share (net asset value per share plus
  maximum sales charge of 4.50% of offering price)                $      11.11   $      11.11   $      11.10
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Class C Shares (note 1)
 Net Assets                                                       $    645,881   $  1,369,280   $  2,163,317
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Shares outstanding                                                     60,727        129,089        205,074
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share         $      10.64   $      10.61   $      10.55
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Class R Shares (note 1)
 Net Assets                                                       $154,775,625   $343,348,009   $167,092,227
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Shares outstanding                                                 14,548,997     32,374,299     15,788,804
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
 Net asset value and redemption price per share                   $      10.64   $      10.61   $      10.58
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended February 29, 1996
 
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                                                                       CA           CA INS           MA           MA INS
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<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C> 
 INVESTMENT INCOME
 Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                              $ 13,781,032   $ 12,733,263   $  4,837,922    $ 3,805,611
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------ 
 Expenses (note 2):
  Management fees (note 7)                                           1,202,873      1,158,688        426,738        347,740
  12b-1 distribution and service fees (note 1)                          23,161         32,428          9,341         14,370
  Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                      151,174        130,018         73,530         56,187
  Custodian's fees and expenses                                         85,828         68,050         51,005         49,007
  Directors' fees and expenses (note 7)                                  4,158          3,876          2,710          1,955
  Professional fees                                                     28,924         30,203         16,976         13,484
  Shareholders' reports - printing and mailing expenses                 76,149         70,338         56,416         31,903
  Federal and state registration fees                                    3,918          2,763          9,534          1,469
  Portfolio insurance expense                                                -         17,622              -          4,854
  Other expenses                                                         9,757         14,743          4,937          7,918
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------   
    Total expenses before expense reimbursement                      1,585,942      1,528,729        651,187        528,887
  Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 7)                (3,302)        (1,695)       (59,879)          (788)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
   Net expenses                                                      1,582,640      1,527,034        591,308        528,099
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------  
    Net investment income                                           12,198,392     11,206,229      4,246,614      3,277,512
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 
 REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
 FROM INVESTMENTS
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions, net
  of taxes, if applicable (notes 1 and 5)                            1,855,177        764,418       (217,900)        12,456
 Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of
  investments                                                        8,120,195      9,456,488      3,250,694      2,682,527
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------   
   Net gain from investments                                         9,975,372     10,220,906      3,032,794      2,694,983
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                       $ 22,173,764   $ 21,427,135   $  7,279,408   $  5,972,495
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
 
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 

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                                                                       NY           NY INS           OH
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>     
 INVESTMENT INCOME
 Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                              $ 10,173,134   $ 21,352,872   $ 10,738,180
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
 Expenses (note 2):
  Management fees (note 7)                                             882,509      1,940,010        956,869
  12b-1 distribution and service fees (note 1)                          30,739         51,219         35,618
  Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                      143,133        214,972        172,725
  Custodian's fees and expenses                                         58,808         71,270         56,916
  Directors' fees and expenses (note 7)                                  1,440          6,208          1,008
  Professional fees                                                     24,971         37,406         25,755
  Shareholders' reports - printing and mailing expenses                 99,517        102,967        105,217
  Federal and state registration fees                                    2,874          7,586          3,245
  Portfolio insurance expenses                                               -          7,559              -
  Other expenses                                                         8,233         18,530          8,030
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
   Total expenses before expense reimbursement                       1,252,224      2,457,727      1,365,383
  Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 7)               (29,700)             -        (42,592)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
   Net expenses                                                      1,222,524      2,457,727      1,322,791
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
    Net investment income                                            8,950,610     18,895,145      9,415,389
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
 
 REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
 FROM INVESTMENTS
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions,
  net of taxes, if applicable (notes 1 and 5)                        1,772,126        973,136        730,235
 Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of
  investments                                                        5,658,638     15,965,392      6,013,907
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
    Net gain from investments                                        7,430,764     16,938,528      6,744,142
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                       $ 16,381,374   $ 35,833,673    $16,159,531
                                                                  ============   ============    ===========
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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                                                                              CA                          CA INS
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                                                                  Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
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<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
OPERATIONS
Net investment income                                             $ 12,198,392   $ 12,056,682   $ 11,206,229   $ 11,038,593
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions,
 net of taxes, if applicable                                         1,855,177     (2,621,487)       764,418     (1,106,384)
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
 of investments                                                      8,120,195     (8,272,724)     9,456,488     (6,870,030)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                         22,173,764      1,162,471     21,427,135      3,062,179
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)
From net investment income:
 Class A                                                              (388,705)       (40,773)      (496,274)       (59,786)
 Class C                                                               (18,278)        (2,883)       (28,991)        (4,199)
 Class R                                                           (11,713,501)   (12,099,560)   (10,613,497)   (10,954,036)
From accumulated net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                     -         (6,186)             -         (2,542)
 Class C                                                                     -           (231)             -           (317)
 Class R                                                                     -     (1,542,643)             -       (545,843)
In excess of net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                     -              -              -              -
 Class C                                                                     -              -              -              -
 Class R                                                                     -              -              -              -
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders         (12,120,484)   (13,692,276)   (11,138,762)   (11,566,723)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 3)
Net proceeds from sale of shares:
 Class A                                                             9,631,213      3,153,792     12,814,061      4,571,343
 Class C                                                               518,671        189,814        927,664        277,611
 Class R                                                            22,522,458     24,628,063     12,331,198     21,455,944
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
 reinvestment of distributions from net investment
 income and from net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                               173,826         17,920        248,069         24,201
 Class C                                                                13,296          1,844         16,740          1,935
 Class R                                                             7,264,916      8,806,336      6,444,797      7,133,691
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                    40,124,380     36,797,769     32,782,529     33,464,725
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Cost of shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                              (567,970)      (117,370)    (1,021,240)       (71,333)
 Class C                                                               (64,962)        (1,036)      (167,154)       (68,234)
 Class R                                                           (31,186,974)   (31,154,367)   (21,853,091)   (29,032,260)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                   (31,819,906)   (31,272,773)   (23,041,485)   (29,171,827)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from Fund
  share transactions                                                 8,304,474      5,524,996      9,741,044      4,292,898
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase (decrease) in net assets                              18,357,754     (7,004,809)    20,029,417     (4,211,646)
Net assets at the beginning of year                                211,425,535    218,430,344    203,903,070    208,114,716
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Net assets at the end of year                                     $229,783,289   $211,425,535   $223,932,487   $203,903,070
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Balance of undistributed net investment income at end of year     $    142,955   $     65,047   $    134,147   $     66,680
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
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                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996

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                                                                              MA                          MA INS
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                                                                  Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
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<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
OPERATIONS
Net investment income                                             $ 4,246,614    $  4,066,454   $ 3,277,512     $ 3,106,605
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions,
 net of taxes, if applicable                                         (217,900)       (558,617)       12,456        (212,554)
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
 of investments                                                     3,250,694      (2,393,115)    2,682,527      (1,878,784)
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                        7,279,408       1,114,722     5,972,495       1,015,267
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)
From net investment income:
 Class A                                                             (139,213)        (16,122)     (174,644)        (22,806)
 Class C                                                              (11,360)         (1,197)      (22,692)         (5,217)
 Class R                                                           (4,149,329)     (4,021,155)   (3,106,193)     (3,099,363)
From accumulated net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                    -               -             -               -
 Class C                                                                    -               -             -               -
 Class R                                                                    -               -             -               -
In excess of net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                    -               -             -               -
 Class C                                                                    -               -             -               -
 Class R                                                                    -               -             -               -
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
 Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders         (4,299,902)     (4,038,474)   (3,303,529)     (3,127,386)
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 3)
Net proceeds from sale of shares:
 Class A                                                            3,487,963       1,057,696     3,509,564       1,906,377
 Class C                                                              510,754         144,012       359,914         324,825
 Class R                                                            7,760,983      10,510,784     3,473,819       7,040,265
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
 reinvestment of distributions from net investment
 income and from net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                               75,540           8,778       104,279          11,338
 Class C                                                                7,603             594        20,520           2,330
 Class R                                                            2,962,447       2,815,745     2,184,979       2,160,636
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
                                                                   14,805,290      14,537,609     9,653,075      11,445,771
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
Cost of shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                             (436,265)        (32,507)     (415,735)        (37,958)
 Class C                                                              (33,924)              -       (32,222)              -
 Class R                                                           (8,395,795)    (10,741,355)   (5,205,452)     (8,119,665)
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
                                                                   (8,865,984)    (10,773,862)   (5,653,409)     (8,157,623)
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
 Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from Fund
  share transactions                                                5,939,306       3,763,747     3,999,666       3,288,148
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets                             8,918,812         839,995     6,668,632       1,176,029
Net assets at the beginning of year                                72,782,344      71,942,349    59,431,076      58,255,047
                                                                  -----------    ------------   -----------     -----------
Net assets at the end of year                                     $81,701,156    $ 72,782,344   $66,099,708     $59,431,076
                                                                  ===========    ============   ===========     ===========
Balance of undistributed net investment income at end of year     $     2,984    $     56,272   $     1,505     $    27,522
                                                                  ===========    ============   ===========     ===========
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<CAPTION>
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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                                                                              NY                          NY INS
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                                                                  Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
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<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
OPERATIONS
Net investment income                                             $  8,950,610   $  8,356,495   $ 18,895,145   $ 19,887,434
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions,
 net of taxes, if applicable                                         1,772,126     (1,122,982)       973,136        691,691
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of
 investments                                                         5,658,638     (6,026,320)    15,965,392    (17,661,749)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase from net assets from operations                       16,381,374      1,207,193     35,833,673      2,917,376
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)
From net investment income:
 Class A                                                              (551,771)       (35,341)      (834,291)       (93,178)
 Class C                                                               (18,002)          (818)       (36,998)        (3,586)
 Class R                                                            (8,358,840)    (8,216,539)   (18,227,897)   (19,795,360)
From accumulated net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                     -         (2,464)       (51,671)       (11,988)
 Class C                                                                     -            (28)        (2,889)          (504)
 Class R                                                                     -       (697,769)      (861,604)    (1,367,629)
In excess of net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                     -              -         (4,745)          (483)
 Class C                                                                     -              -           (265)           (20)
 Class R                                                                     -              -        (79,130)       (55,065)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders          (8,928,613)    (8,952,959)   (20,099,490)   (21,327,813)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 3)
Net proceeds from sale of shares:
 Class A                                                            13,070,637      3,107,225     18,519,780      7,035,288
 Class C                                                               556,433         81,795      1,180,461        271,337
 Class R                                                            12,367,225     26,513,287     13,478,031     34,286,843
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
 reinvestment of distributions from net investment
 income and from net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                               358,186         18,206        621,995         61,394
 Class C                                                                12,262            417         23,992          1,940
 Class R                                                             6,297,279      6,975,322     14,466,972     16,604,261
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                    32,662,022     36,696,252     48,291,231     58,261,063
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Cost of shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                            (1,336,675)       (51,915)    (2,316,785)       (99,736)
 Class C                                                               (23,961)             -       (153,831)             -
 Class R                                                           (20,329,583)   (22,466,951)   (44,754,684)   (75,263,107)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                   (21,690,219)   (22,518,866)   (47,225,300)   (75,362,843)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from Fund
  share transactions                                                10,971,803     14,177,386      1,065,931    (17,101,780)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets                             18,424,564      6,431,620     16,800,114    (35,512,217)
Net assets at the beginning of year                                152,728,679    146,297,059    352,664,136    388,176,353
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Net assets at the end of year                                     $171,153,243   $152,728,679   $369,464,250   $352,664,136
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
Balance of undistributed net investment income at end of year     $    126,818   $    104,821   $     59,448   $    263,489
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                                                            FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
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                                                                              OH
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Year ended      Year ended
                                                                   2/29/96         2/28/95
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<S>                                                              <C>             <C> 
OPERATIONS
Net investment income                                            $  9,415,389    $  9,142,413
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions,
 net of taxes, if applicable                                          730,235        (967,375)
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
 of investments                                                     6,013,907      (5,055,416)
                                                                 ------------    ------------
   Net increase in net assets from operations                      16,159,531       3,119,622
                                                                 ------------    ------------

DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)
From net investment income:
 Class A                                                             (435,348)        (58,833)
 Class C                                                              (62,605)         (9,333)
 Class R                                                           (8,957,352)     (9,076,904)
From accumulated net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                    -          (4,637)
 Class C                                                                    -            (879)
 Class R                                                                    -        (652,495)
In excess of net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                                    -               -
 Class C                                                                    -               -
 Class R                                                                    -               -
                                                                 ------------    ------------
 Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders         (9,455,305)     (9,803,081)
                                                                 ------------    ------------

FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (note 3)
Net proceeds from sale of shares:
 Class A                                                            8,850,862       4,240,889
 Class C                                                            1,260,641         871,689
 Class R                                                           10,592,955      15,813,517
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
 reinvestment of distributions from net investment
 income and from net realized gains from investment
 transactions:
 Class A                                                              253,231          28,946
 Class C                                                               49,706           6,902
 Class R                                                            6,293,847       6,935,311
                                                                 ------------    ------------
                                                                   27,301,242      27,897,254
                                                                 ------------    ------------
Cost of shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                             (809,723)       (115,343)
 Class C                                                              (95,567)         (3,158)
 Class R                                                          (18,392,616)    (21,090,544)
                                                                 ------------    ------------
                                                                  (19,297,906)    (21,209,045)
                                                                 ------------    ------------
 Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from Fund
  share transactions                                                8,003,336       6,688,209
                                                                 ------------    ------------
   Net increase (decrease) in net assets                           14,707,562           4,750
Net assets at the beginning of year                               167,452,352     167,447,602
                                                                 ------------    ------------
Net assets at the end of year                                    $182,159,914    $167,452,352
                                                                 ============    ============
Balance of undistributed net investment income at end of year    $     68,716    $    108,632
                                                                 ============    ============
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

At February 29, 1996, the state Funds (the "Funds") covered in this report are
Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc. (comprising the Nuveen California and
California Insured Tax-Free Value Funds), Nuveen Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc.
(comprising the Nuveen Massachusetts, New York and Ohio Tax-Free Value Funds)
and Nuveen Insured Tax-Free Bond Fund, Inc. (comprising the Nuveen Massachusetts
and New York Insured Tax-Free Value Funds).

Additional state Funds covering other states may be established in the future.
Each Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of municipal obligations
issued by state and local government authorities in a single state.

The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as open-end,
diversified management investment companies.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.

Securities valuation

Portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available are
valued at the mean between the quoted bid and asked prices or the yield
equivalent. Portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily
available are valued at fair value by consistent application of methods
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. Temporary investments in
securities that have variable rate and demand features qualifying them as short-
term securities are traded and valued at amortized cost.

Securities transactions

Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and
losses from such transactions are determined using the specific identification
method. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be
settled a month or more after the transaction date. Any securities so purchased
are subject to market fluctuations during this period. The Funds have instructed
the custodian to segregate assets in a separate account with a current value at
least equal to the amount of their purchase commitments. At February 29, 1996,
such purchase commitments in California Insured amount to $5,215,642. There were
no such purchase commitments in any of the other Funds.

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                                                             FEBRUARY 29, 1996


Interest income

Interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for
amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on long-term debt securities
when required for federal income tax purposes.

Dividends and distribution to shareholders

Net investment income is declared as a dividend monthly and payment is made or
reinvestment is credited to shareholder accounts after month-end. Net realized
gains from investment transactions are distributed to shareholders not less
frequently than annually only to extent they exceed available capital loss
carryovers.

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains
from investment transactions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount
and timing of such distributions are determined in accordance with federal
income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. Accordingly, temporary over-distributions as a result of these
differences may result and will be classified as either distributions in excess
of net investment income or distributions in excess of net realized gains from
investment transactions, if applicable.

Income tax

Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes and intends to
comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies by distributing all of its net investment income,
in addition to any significant amounts of net realized gains from investments,
to shareholders. The Funds currently consider significant net realized gains as
amounts in excess of $.001 per share. Furthermore, each Fund intends to satisfy
conditions which will enable interest from municipal securities, which is exempt
from regular federal and designated state income taxes, to retain such tax
exempt status when distributed to the shareholders of the Funds. All income
dividends paid during the year ended February 29, 1996, have been designated
Exempt Interest Dividends.

Insurance

The California Insured, Massachusetts Insured and New York Insured Tax-Free
Value Funds invest in municipal securities which are either covered by insurance
or backed by an escrow or trust account containing sufficient U.S. Government or
U.S. Government agency securities, both of which ensure the timely payment of
principal and interest. Each insured municipal security is covered by Original
Issue Insurance, Secondary Market Insurance or Portfolio Insurance. Such
insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal securities or the
value of the Funds' shares. Original Issue Insurance and secondary Market
Insurance remain in effect as long as the municipal securities covered thereby
remain outstanding and the insurer remains in business, regardless of whether
the Funds ultimately dispose of such municipal securities. Consequently, the
market value of the municipal securities covered by Original Issue

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Insurance or Secondary Market Insurance may reflect value attributable to the
insurance. Portfolio Insurance is effective only while the municipal securities
are held by the Funds. Accordingly, neither the prices used in determining the
market value of the underlying municipal securities nor the net asset value of
the Funds' shares include value, if any, attributable to the Portfolio
Insurance. Each policy of the Portfolio Insurance does, however, give the Funds
the right to obtain permanent insurance with respect to the municipal security
covered by the Portfolio Insurance policy at the time of its sale.

Flexible sales charge program

Effective September 6, 1994, each Fund commenced offering Class "A" Shares and
Class "C" Shares. Class "A" Shares incur a front-end sales charge and an annual
12b-1 service fee. Class "C" Shares are sold without a sales charge but incur
annual 12b-1 distribution and service fees. Effective June 13, 1995, an investor
purchasing Class "C" Shares agrees to pay a contingent deferred sales charge
("CDSC") of 1% if Class "C" Shares are redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

Prior to the offering of Class "A" and Class "C" Shares, the shares outstanding
were renamed Class "R" and are not subject to any 12b-1 distribution or service
fees. Effective with the offering of the new classes, Class "R" Shares will
generally be available only for reinvestment of dividends by current "R"
shareholders and for already established Nuveen Unit Investment Trust
reinvestment accounts.

Derivative financial instruments

In October 1994, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 119 Disclosure about Derivative
Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments which prescribes
disclosure requirements for transactions in certain derivative financial
instruments including future, forward, swap, and option contracts, and other
financial instruments with similar characteristics. Although the Funds are
authorized to invest in such financial instruments, and may do so in the future,
they did not make any such investments during the year ended February 29, 1996,
other than occasional purchases of high quality synthetic money market
securities, if applicable.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net
assets from operations during the reporting period.

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

2. EXPENSE ALLOCATION
Expenses of the Funds that are not directly attributable to any class of shares
are prorated among the classes based on the relative net assets of each class.
Expenses directly attributable to a class of shares are recorded to the specific
class. Effective August 1, 1995, the Funds adopted a multiple class plan
pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the investment Company Act of 1940 and now
designate class specific expenses to include Rule 12b-1 distribution and service
fees, and other expenses incurred for services received by a class that differ
in either amount or kind. A breakdown of the class specific expenses is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     CA      CA INS      MA      MA INS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
12b-1 distribution and service fees (for the year ended
 February 29, 1996):
 Class A                                                           $19,006   $25,512   $ 6,732   $ 8,932
 Class C                                                             4,155     6,916     2,609     5,438
Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses
 (for the five month period ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                             3,235     4,044     2,378     2,346
 Class C                                                               205       227       209       215
 Class R                                                            62,876    57,527    29,261    19,878
Shareholders' reports-printing and mailing expenses
 (for the five month period ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                             1,525     1,808       988       520
 Class C                                                               201       190        23        44
 Class R                                                            40,490    36,738    37,136    33,910
Federal and state registration fees (for the five month period
ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                               985       950     1,207       471
 Class C                                                               290        20     1,050       106
 Class R                                                               459        48     4,457       633
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
 
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     NY      NY INS      OH
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                <C>       <C>       <C>    
12b-1 distribution and service fees (for the year ended
February 29, 1996):
 Class A                                                           $26,638   $42,326   $21,336
 Class C                                                             4,101     8,893    14,282
Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses (for the
 five month period ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                             5,805     5,554     4,802
 Class C                                                               925       288       564
 Class R                                                            56,825    89,427    67,199
Shareholders' reports-printing and mailing expenses (for
 the five month period ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                             1,599     1,436     2,069
 Class C                                                                91       110       240
 Class R                                                            65,948    59,582    75,389
Federal and state registration fees (for the five month period
 ended July 31, 1995):
 Class A                                                               821     1,324     1,207
 Class C                                                               194        27       207
 Class R                                                               448       525       456
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 
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<CAPTION> 
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                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
                                3. FUND SHARES
                                Transactions in shares were as follows:
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              CA                       CA INS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Year ended    Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                     2/29/96       2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>  
Shares sold:
  Class A                                                         $    927,895   $   321,777    $ 1,211,972   $   468,407
  Class C                                                               50,026        19,666         89,705        28,545
  Class R                                                            2,165,620     2,433,649      1,177,751     2,136,079
 Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of
  distributions from net investment income and from net
  realized gains from investment transactions:
  Class A                                                               16,682         1,856         23,441         2,486
  Class C                                                                1,279           191          1,594           201
  Class R                                                              700,563       884,995        614,344       714,801
                                                                  ------------   -----------     ----------     ---------
                                                                     3,862,065     3,662,134      3,118,807     3,350,519
                                                                  ------------   -----------     ----------    ----------
 Shares redeemed:
  Class A                                                              (54,537)      (12,110)       (95,872)       (7,236)
  Class C                                                               (6,378)         (106)       (15,721)       (6,858)
  Class R                                                           (2,990,150)   (3,116,035)    (2,088,697)   (2,915,964)
                                                                  ------------   -----------     ----------    ----------
                                                                    (3,051,065)   (3,128,251)    (2,200,290)   (2,930,058)
                                                                  ------------   -----------     ----------    ----------
  Net increase (decrease)                                              811,000       533,883        918,517       420,461
                                                                  ============   ===========     ==========    ==========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              MA                          MA INS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Shares sold:
 Class A                                                               356,285        114,157        339,891        197,250
 Class C                                                                51,779         15,429         34,914         33,405
 Class R                                                               795,556      1,117,491        337,797        702,214
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of
 distributions from net investment income and from net
 realized gains from investment transactions:
 Class A                                                                 7,663            956         10,031          1,171
 Class C                                                                   775             65          1,987            244
 Class R                                                               303,251        277,942        211,766        225,446
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                     1,515,309      1,526,040        936,386      1,159,730
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                               (44,057)        (3,567)       (40,197)        (4,008)
 Class C                                                                (3,523)             -         (3,095)             -
 Class R                                                              (857,146)    (1,130,507)      (503,288)      (823,516)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                      (904,726)    (1,134,074)      (546,580)      (827,524)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)                                                610,583        391,966        389,806        332,206
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                      
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              NY                          NY INS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Year ended     Year ended     Year ended     Year ended
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95        2/29/96        2/28/95
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Shares sold:
 Class A                                                             1,261,309        318,594      1,778,309        719,364
 Class C                                                                53,367          8,430        113,081         27,982
 Class R                                                             1,182,028      2,613,112      1,291,786      3,411,938
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of
 distributions from net investment income and from net
 realized gains from investment transactions:
 Class A                                                                34,236          1,882         59,314          6,336
 Class C                                                                 1,167             43          2,279            200
 Class R                                                               603,620        701,622      1,387,801      1,652,628
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                     3,135,727      3,643,683      4,632,570      5,818,448
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                              (127,601)        (5,381)      (220,550)       (10,331)
 Class C                                                                (2,280)             -        (14,453)             -
 Class R                                                            (1,956,584)    (2,245,562)    (4,307,682)    (7,580,245)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                    (2,086,465)    (2,250,943)    (4,542,685)    (7,590,576)
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)                                              1,049,262      1,392,740         89,885     (1,772,128)
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                              OH             
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Year ended     Year ended  
                                                                    2/29/96        2/28/95   
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>         
Shares sold:
 Class A                                                               846,644        432,196
 Class C                                                               120,707         88,344
 Class R                                                             1,015,491      1,586,702
Shares issued to shareholders due to reinvestment of
 distributions from net investment income and from net
 realized gains from investment transactions:
 Class A                                                                24,156          2,972
 Class C                                                                 4,767            711
 Class R                                                               604,197        696,759
                                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                                     2,615,962      2,807,684
                                                                  ------------   ------------
Shares redeemed:
 Class A                                                               (76,763)       (11,421)
 Class C                                                                (9,130)          (325)
 Class R                                                            (1,765,109)    (2,131,282)
                                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                                    (1,851,002)    (2,143,028)
                                                                  ------------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)                                                764,960        664,656
                                                                  ============   ============
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996


4. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
On March 8, 1996, the Funds declared dividend distributions from their ordinary
income which were paid on April 1, 1996, to shareholders of record on March 8,
1996, as follows:
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       CA           CA INS           MA            MA INS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Dividend per share:
 Class A                                                          $      .0440   $      .0440   $      .0420   $      .0430
 Class C                                                                 .0375          .0370          .0360          .0365
 Class R                                                                 .0465          .0460          .0440          .0450
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       NY           NY INS           OH
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>     
Dividend per share:
 Class A                                                          $      .0460   $      .0440   $      .0450
 Class C                                                                 .0395          .0375          .0380
 Class R                                                                 .0485          .0460          .0470
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

 
5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales (including maturities) of investments in municipal
securities and temporary municipal investments for the year ended February 29,
1996, were as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       CA           CA INS           MA            MA INS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
PURCHASES             
Investments in municipal securities                               $ 86,931,529   $ 88,694,265   $  8,378,588   $  4,607,844
Temporary municipal investments                                     97,900,000     84,425,000     20,800,000     16,400,000
SALES
Investments in municipal securities                                 76,815,188     80,308,313      4,213,420        327,390
Temporary municipal investments                                     97,500,000     78,225,000     19,000,000     16,600,000
                                                                  ============   ============   ============   ============
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       NY           NY INS           OH
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>     
PURCHASES            
Investments in municipal securities                               $ 78,935,027   $ 58,943,158   $ 65,139,819
Temporary municipal investments                                     30,250,000     39,200,000     27,400,000
SALES
Investments in municipal securities                                 73,742,136     65,415,317     55,993,586
Temporary municipal investments                                     27,650,000     33,600,000     27,400,000              
                                                                  ============   ============   ============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At February 29, 1996, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes
was the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes for each Fund.

At February 29, 1996, the Funds had unused capital loss carryforwards available
for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future capital gains, if
any. If not applied, the carryovers will expire as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 
                        CA        CA INS        MA        MA INS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                  <C>         <C>         <C>         <C> 
Expiration year:
  1997               $      -    $      -    $      -    $ 47,237
  1999                      -           -           -      18,885
  2003                518,192     220,919     275,030     172,689
  2004                247,114     121,012     507,247      39,865
                     --------    --------    --------    -------- 
   Total             $765,306    $341,931    $782,277    $278,676
                     ========    ========    ========    ========
- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE> 
 
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- -----------------------------
OH
- -----------------------------
<S>                  <C> 
Expiration year:
  1997               $      -
  1999                      -
  2003                      -
  2004                237,140
                     --------
   Total             $237,140
                     ========
- -----------------------------
</TABLE>

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

6. UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION)
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments
at February 29, 1996, were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                  CA         CA INS         MA         MA INS
<S>                           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Gross unrealized:
 Appreciation                 $12,556,045  $14,643,216  $ 5,577,358  $5,000,960
 Depreciation                    (442,450)    (323,932)     (72,750)    (50,643)
                              -----------  -----------  -----------  ----------
Net unrealized appreciation   $12,113,595  $14,319,284  $ 5,504,608  $4,950,317
                              ===========  ===========  ===========  ==========
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE> 
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  NY         NY INS         OH
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>          <C>          <C>
Gross unrealized:
 Appreciation                 $ 9,487,337  $26,164,455  $12,797,421
 Depreciation                    (424,057)    (610,337)    (157,332)
                              -----------  -----------  -----------
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 9,063,280  $25,554,118  $12,640,089
                              ===========  ===========  ===========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



7. MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
WITH AFFILIATES

Under the Funds' investment management agreements with Nuveen Advisory Corp.
(the "Adviser"), a wholly owned subsidiary of The John Nuveen Company, each Fund
pays to the Adviser an annual management fee, payable monthly, at the rates set
forth below which are based upon the average daily net asset value of each Fund:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- ------------------------------------------------------------
 Average daily net asset value        Management fee
- ------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                  <C>    
For the first $125,000,000              .55 of 1%
For the next $125,000,000             .5375 of 1
For the next $250,000,000              .525 of 1
For the next $500,000,000             .5125 of 1
For the next $1,000,000,000              .5 of 1
For net assets over $2,000,000,000     .475 of 1
- ------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

The management fee is reduced by, or the Adviser assumes certain expenses of
each Fund, in an amount necessary to prevent the total expenses of each Fund
(including the management fee, but excluding interest, taxes, fees incurred in
acquiring and disposing of portfolio securities, 12b-1 Service and Distribution
fees, and to the extent permitted, extraordinary expenses) in any fiscal year
from exceeding .75 of 1% of the average daily net asset value of the California,
Massachusetts, New York and Ohio Tax-Free Value Funds and .975 of 1% of the
average daily net asset value of the California Insured, Massachusetts Insured
and New York Insured Tax-Free Value Funds. The Adviser may also voluntarily
agree to reimburse additional expenses from time to time, which may be
voluntarily terminated at any time at its discretion.

The management fee referred to above compensates the Adviser for overall
investment advisory and administrative services, and general office facilities.
The Funds pay no compensation directly to their directors who are affiliated
with the Adviser or to their officers, all of whom receive remuneration for
their services to the Funds from the Adviser.

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

8. COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

At February 29, 1996, each Fund had common stock authorized at $.01 par value
per share. The composition of net assets as well as the number of authorized
shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       CA           CA INS           MA           MA INS
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
 Capital paid-in                                                   $218,292,045   $209,820,987   $ 76,982,089   $ 61,426,562
 Balance of undistributed net investment income                         142,955        134,147          2,984          1,505
 Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investment
  transactions                                                         (765,306)      (341,931)      (788,525)      (278,676)
 Distributions in excess of net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                               -              -              -              -
 Net unrealized appreciation of investments                          12,113,595     14,319,284      5,504,608      4,950,317
                                                                   ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net assets                                                       $229,783,289   $223,932,487   $ 81,701,156   $ 66,099,708
                                                                   ============   ============   ============   ============
 Authorized shares:
  Class A                                                            40,000,000     40,000,000    200,000,000    200,000,000
  Class C                                                            45,000,000     45,000,000    260,000,000    240,000,000
  Class R                                                            40,000,000     40,000,000     40,000,000     60,000,000
                                                                   ============   ============   ============   ============
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        NY           NY INS        OH
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 <S>                                                              <C>            <C>            <C>  
 Capital paid-in                                                  $161,313,710   $343,934,825   $169,688,249
 Balance of undistributed net investment income                        126,818         59,448         68,716
 Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investment
  transactions                                                         649,435              -       (237,140)
 Distributions in excess of net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                               -        (84,141)             -
 Net unrealized appreciation of investments                          9,063,280     25,554,118     12,640,089
                                                                  ------------   ------------   ------------
  Net assets                                                      $171,153,243   $369,464,250   $182,159,914
                                                                  ============   ============   ============ 
 Authorized shares:                                               
  Class A                                                          200,000,000    200,000,000    200,000,000
  Class C                                                          220,000,000    200,000,000    220,000,000
  Class R                                                           80,000,000    100,000,000     80,000,000
                                                                  ============   ============   ============ 
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9. INVESTMENT COMPOSITION

Each Fund invests in municipal securities which include general obligation,
escrowed and revenue bonds. At February 29, 1996, the revenue sources by
municipal purpose for these investments, expressed as a percent of total
investments, were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                           CA         CA INS             MA        MA INS    
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Revenue Bonds:
 Health Care Facilities                                                     19%            14%            16%            18%
 Housing Facilities                                                         14              8             19              2
 Lease Rental Facilities                                                     8             14              -              -
 Educational Facilities                                                     13              -             13             15
 Water/Sewer Facilities                                                      2             13              1              1
 Transportation                                                              5              1              2              1
 Electric Utilities                                                          2              7              1              3
 Pollution Control                                                           -              -              2              -
 Other                                                                      25             26              1              1
General Obligation Bonds                                                     -              2             23             40
Escrowed Bonds                                                              12             15             22             19
                                                                           ---            ---            ---            --- 
                                                                           100%           100%           100%           100%
                                                                           ===            ===            ===            === 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                           NY         NY INS             OH 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenue Bonds:
 Health Care Facilities                                                      4%            10%            15%
 Housing Facilities                                                         17             16              5
 Lease Rental Facilities                                                    19              1              1
 Educational Facilities                                                     16              9              4
 Water/Sewer Facilities                                                      4             11              6
 Transportation                                                              1             10              2
 Electric Utilities                                                          -              1              3
 Pollution Control                                                           5              3              7
 Other                                                                       9              4              1
General Obligation Bonds                                                    12             19             41
Escrowed Bonds                                                              13             16             15
                                                                           ---            ---            ---
                                                                           100%           100%           100%
                                                                           ===            ===            ===
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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                                      NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996



Certain long-term and intermediate-term investments owned by the Funds are
either covered by insurance issued by several private insurers or are backed by
an escrow or trust containing U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency
securities, both of which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest in
the event of default (39% for California, 100% for California Insured, 43% for
Massachusetts, 100% for Massachusetts Insured, 22% for New York, 100% for New
York Insured and 59% for Ohio). Such insurance, however, does not guarantee the
market value of the municipal securities or the value of the Fund's shares.

All of the temporary investments in short-term municipal securities have credit
enhancements (letters of credit, guarantees or insurance) issued by third party
domestic or foreign banks or other institutions.

For additional information regarding each investment security, refer to the
Portfolio of Investments of each Fund.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                           Income from investment operations          Less distributions
                                          --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Net
                                                               realized and       Dividends
                           Net asset             Net        unrealized gain        from net       Distribution         Net asset
                     value beginning      investment            (loss) from      investment               from      value end of
                           of period          income         investments+++          income      capital gains            period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
CA
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>             <C>                <C>    
CLASS A
Year ended
 2/29/96                     $10.100          $.549*                $ .473          $(.542)            $    -            $10.580    
9/6/94 to
 2/28/95                      10.210           .270*                 (.031)          (.275)             (.074)            10.100
CLASS C
Year ended
 2/29/96                      10.100           .470*                  .474           (.464)                 -             10.580
9/16/94 to
 2/28/95                      10.040           .218*                  .139           (.223)             (.074)            10.100
CLASS R
Year ended
 2/29/96                      10.130           .575                   .467           (.572)                 -             10.600
Year ended 2/28,
 1995                         10.740           .582                  (.531)          (.587)             (.074)            10.130
 1994                         10.850           .598                  (.054)          (.596)             (.058)            10.740
 1993                         10.140           .633                   .707           (.626)             (.004)            10.850
8 months ended
 2/29/92                       9.920           .429                   .218           (.427)                 -             10.140
Year ended 6/30,
 1991                          9.790           .639                   .133           (.642)                 -              9.920
 1990                          9.850           .641                  (.058)          (.643)                 -              9.790
 1989                          9.240           .649*                  .610           (.649)                 -              9.850
 1988                          9.280           .647*                 (.040)          (.647)                 -              9.240
 1987**                        9.600           .652*                 (.320)          (.652)                 -              9.280
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>
See notes on page 94.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  NUVEEN TAX FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                           FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                         Ratios/Supplemental data
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement     reimbursement*       reimbursement*        rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>     


      10.36%          $ 12,709                1.00%                5.23%              .96%                5.27%          36%

       2.52              3,146                1.41+                5.40+             1.00+                5.81+          32


       9.53                684                1.84                 4.39              1.71                 4.52           36

       3.71                200                2.41+                4.37+             1.75+                5.03+          32


      10.54            216,390                 .71                 5.53               .71                 5.53           36

       0.78            208,080                 .71                 5.83               .71                 5.83           32
       5.08            218,430                 .73                 5.47               .73                 5.47           19
      13.66            183,215                 .71                 6.05               .71                 6.05            5

       6.61            133,377                 .67+                6.30+              .67+                6.30+           -

       8.16            107,508                 .69                 6.48               .69                 6.48           15
       6.14             78,704                 .69                 6.51               .69                 6.51            8
      14.12             52,048                 .77                 6.77               .75                 6.79           22
       6.87             29,640                 .88                 6.91               .70                 7.09           48
       3.28             19,094                1.19                 5.61               .18                 6.62           17
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

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SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CA INS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96               $10.250             $.530*                 $.505             $(.525)           $    --             $10.760
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                10.220              .255*                  .068              (.265)             (.028)             10.250
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.150              .448*                  .516              (.444)                --              10.670
9/12/94 to
  2/28/95                10.060              .210*                  .123              (.215)             (.028)             10.150
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.230              .556                   .507              (.553)                --              10.740
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                   10.670              .559                  (.412)             (.559)             (.028)             10.230
  1994                   10.850              .560                  (.101)             (.556)             (.083)             10.670
  1993                   10.010              .584                   .871              (.579)             (.036)             10.850
8 months ended
  2/29/92                 9.650              .401                   .360              (.401)                --              10.010
Year ended 6/30,
  1991                    9.480              .600                   .176              (.606)                --               9.650
  1990                    9.630              .608                  (.151)             (.607)                --               9.480
  1989                    9.020              .607                   .610              (.607)                --               9.630
  1988                    8.980              .600*                  .040              (.600)                --               9.020
  1987**                  9.600              .630*                 (.620)             (.630)                --               8.980
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See notes on page 94.

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of            Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses      net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net   income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after    net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement     reimbursement*      reimbursement*        rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      10.32%          $ 17,250                 .98%                4.99%              .97%               5.00%          38%

       3.33              4,753                1.24+                5.26+             1.05+               5.45+          25


       9.67              1,040                1.74                 4.23              1.71                4.26           38

       3.45                222                2.44+                4.05+             1.80+               4.69+          25


      10.63            205,642                 .70                 5.29               .70                5.29           38

       1.68            198,928                 .70                 5.60               .70                5.60           25
       4.27            208,115                 .71                 5.12               .71                5.12           14
      15.05            168,852                 .75                 5.72               .75                5.72            9

       7.99            100,933                 .64+                5.97+              .64+               5.97+           7

       8.43             74,551                 .68                 6.26               .68                6.26           29
       4.93             50,625                 .70                 6.36               .70                6.36           13
      13.97             35,032                 .82                 6.52               .82                6.52           23
       7.44             22,394                 .99                 6.60               .82                6.77           31
       (.13)            16,192                1.06                 5.59               .17                6.48            4
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                       85
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING 
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 MA
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96                $9.560             $.513*                 $.388             $(.521)             $  --              $9.940
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                 9.540              .254*                  .025              (.259)                --               9.560
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                 9.510              .437*                  .392              (.449)                --               9.890
10/5/94 to
  2/28/95                 9.280              .188*                  .254              (.212)                --               9.510
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                 9.540              .537*                  .378              (.545)                --               9.910
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                    9.940              .541*                 (.403)             (.538)                --               9.540
  1994                    9.910              .543*                  .038              (.541)             (.010)              9.940
  1993                    9.210              .563*                  .704              (.563)             (.004)              9.910
3 months ended
  2/29/92                 9.130              .146                   .077              (.143)                --               9.210
Year ended 11/30,
  1991                    8.760              .577*                  .375              (.582)                --               9.130
  1990                    8.900              .587*                 (.144)             (.583)                --               8.760
  1989                    8.600              .587*                  .300              (.587)                --               8.900
  1988                    8.250              .581*                  .350              (.581)                --               8.600
12/10/86 to
  11/30/87                9.600              .577*                (1.350)             (.577)                --               8.250
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See notes on page 94.

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of            Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses      net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net   income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after    net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement     reimbursement*      reimbursement*        rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9.62%          $ 4,290                 1.17%                5.04%             1.00%               5.21%           6%

       3.05             1,067                 1.87+                4.88+             1.00+               5.75+          17


       8.87               638                 2.24                 3.96              1.75                4.45            6

       4.86               147                 3.40+                3.46+             1.75+               5.11+          17


       9.80            76,773                  .82                 5.42               .75                5.49            6

       1.64            71,568                  .77                 5.75               .75                5.77           17
       5.96            71,942                  .81                 5.32               .75                5.38            3
      14.21            53,231                  .87                 5.79               .75                5.91            5

       2.44            34,470                  .71+                6.31+              .71+               6.31+           5

      11.19            31,150                  .77                 6.37               .75                6.39           19
       5.21            20,829                  .85                 6.58               .75                6.68           23
      10.62            15,513                 1.09                 6.30               .75                6.64           31
      11.56             9,485                 1.24                 6.25               .75                6.74           55

      (8.19)            5,681                 1.54+                5.30+              .37+               6.47+          34
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                      87
<PAGE>
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING 
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA INS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96               $10.060             $.512*                 $.433             $(.515)              $  --            $10.490
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                10.030              .249*                  .039              (.258)                 --             10.060
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.040              .434                   .435              (.439)                 --             10.470
9/14/94 to
  2/28/95                 9.910              .202*                  .137              (.209)                 --             10.040
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.060              .538                   .445              (.543)                 --             10.500
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                   10.450              .545                  (.386)             (.549)                 --             10.060
  1994                   10.440              .537                     --              (.527)                 --             10.450
  1993                    9.650              .551                   .784              (.545)                 --             10.440
Year ended
  2/29/92                 9.360              .570                   .301              (.581)                 --              9.650
Year ended 2/28,
  1991                    9.140              .568                   .219              (.567)                 --              9.360
  1990                    8.960              .571*                  .178              (.569)                 --              9.140
  1989                    9.030              .576*                 (.070)             (.576)                 --              8.960
Year ended
  2/29/88                 9.540              .582*                 (.510)             (.582)                 --              9.030
12/10/86 to
  2/28/87                 9.600              .131*                 (.060)             (.131)                 --              9.540
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes on page 94.

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement     reimbursement*       reimbursement*        rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>   <C>             <C>                    <C>               <C>               <C>                  <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9.59%           $ 5,291                1.09%             4.92%                1.07%                4.94%           1%

       2.99              1,956                1.36+             5.13+                1.15+                5.34+          10


       8.80                706                1.81              4.20                 1.81                 4.20            1

       3.52                338                2.07+             4.41+                1.90+                4.58+          10


       9.99             60,102                 .81              5.21                  .81                 5.21            1

       1.77             57,137                 .79              5.54                  .79                 5.54           10
       5.22             58,255                 .84              5.09                  .84                 5.09            3
      14.28             47,098                 .86              5.47                  .86                 5.47            2

       9.57             28,189                 .72              5.93                  .72                 5.93            5

       8.95             15,625                 .85              6.19                  .85                 6.19            6
       8.52              8,649                1.20              5.94                  .97                 6.17           15
       5.84              5,404                1.87              5.54                  .97                 6.44           41

       1.14              4,895                1.75              5.37                  .59                 6.53           42

        .75              2,312                5.18+             .64+                   --                 5.82+          --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                       89
<PAGE>
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING 
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96               $10.120             $.555*                 $.487             $(.552)              $  --            $10.610
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                10.230              .277*                 (.067)             (.273)              (.047)            10.120
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.110              .478*                  .528              (.476)                 --             10.640
9/13/94 to
  2/28/95                10.110              .231*                  .038              (.222)              (.047)            10.110
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.150              .582*                  .490              (.582)                 --             10.640
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                   10.720              .579                  (.529)             (.573)              (.047)            10.150
  1994                   10.610              .578*                   161              (.580)              (.049)            10.720
  1993                    9.880              .603*                  .806              (.598)              (.081)            10.610
3 months ended
  2/29/92                 9.820              .163                   .053              (.156)                 --              9.880
Year ended 11/30,
  1991                    9.380              .629*                  .441              (.630)                 --              9.820
  1990                    9.560              .631*                 (.181)             (.630)                 --              9.380
  1989                    9.180              .633*                  .380              (.633)                 --              9.560
  1988                    8.760              .625*                  .420              (.625)                 --              9.180
12/10/86 to
   11/30/87               9.600              .612*                 (.840)             (.612)                 --              8.760
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes on page 94.

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement    reimbursement*       reimbursement*         rate
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


      10.52%           $15,732                1.02%             5.28%                .99%                 5.31%          47%

       2.21              3,189                1.56+             5.31+               1.00+                 5.87+          29


      10.13                646                1.99              4.29                1.73                  4.55           47

       2.80                 86                7.97+            (1.06)+              1.75+                 5.16+          29


      10.80            154,776                 .76              5.55                .74                   5.57           47
                                                                                         
         75            149,454                 .74              5.79                .74                   5.79           29
       7.10            146,297                 .78              5.30                .75                   5.33           15
      14.79            107,146                 .84              5.75                .75                   5.84           12
                                                                                         
       2.21             66,491                 .75+             6.27+               .75+                  6.27+          16
                                                                                         
      11.79             59,351                 .79              6.46                .75                   6.50           19
       4.92             44,347                 .81              6.59                .75                   6.65           51
      11.34             29,040                 .98              6.40                .75                   6.63           85
      12.20             14,975                1.09              6.55                .75                   6.89           71
                                                                                         
      (2.44)             8,239                1.38+             5.45+               .37+                  6.46+          20
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING 
THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY INS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96               $10.150             $.521                  $.492             $(.524)              $(.029)***       $10.610
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                10.160              .253*                  .037              (.260)                (.40)***        10.150
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.120              .442                   .524              (.447)                (.029)***       10.610
9/13/94 to
  2/28/95                10.030              .207*                  .133              (.210)                (.040)***       10.120
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.150              .548                   .495              (.554)                (.029)***       10.610
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                   10.630              .555                  (.440)             (.555)                (.040)***       10.150
  1994                   10.620              .550                   .035              (.543)                (.032)          10.630
  1993                    9.780              .566                   .849              (.562)                (.013)          10.620
Year ended
  2/29/92                 9.320              .590                   .467              (.597)                 --              9.780
Year ended 2/28,
  1991                    9.250              .598                   .068              (.596)                 --              9.320
  1990                    9.060              .596                   .190              (.596)                 --              9.250
  1989                    9.100              .593*                 (.040)             (.593)                 --              9.060
Year ended
  2/29/88                 9.830              .606*                 (.730)             (.606)                 --              9.100
12/10/86 to
  2/28/87                 9.600              .130*                  .230              (.130)                 --              9.830
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes on page 94.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement    reimbursement*       reimbursement*         rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      10.19%           $24,747                 .93%            4.97%                  .93%                4.97%          17%

       3.01              7,258                1.13+             5.33+                 1.05+                5.41+         11


       9.71              1,369                1.69              4.21                 1.69                 4.21           17

       3.53                285                2.32+             4.13+                1.80+                4.65+          11


      10.51            343,348                 .67              5.26                  .67                 5.26           17

       1.37            345,121                 .65              5.57                  .65                 5.57           11
       5.57            388,176                 .68              5.11                  .68                 5.11            5
      14.96            314,877                 .73              5.56                  .73                 5.56            6

      11.66            167,048                 .69              6.08                  .69                 6.08            4

       7.61             80,484                 .73              6.46                  .73                 6.46           13
       8.75             40,372                 .85              6.35                  .85                 6.35           30
       6.37             20,206                1.05              6.50                  .97                 6.58           62

       (.85)            14,078                1.12              6.22                  .61                 6.73           36

       3.76              5,177                3.19+             1.78+                  --                 4.97+          --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS
FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Income from investment operations              Less distributions
                                        ---------------------------------         -----------------------------
                                                                      Net
                                                             realized and          Dividends
                      Net asset                Net        unrealized gain           from net      Distributions          Net asset
                value beginning         investment            (loss) from         investment               from       value end of
                      of period             income         investments+++             income      capital gains             period
<S>             <C>                     <C>               <C>                     <C>             <C>                 <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OH
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASS A
Year ended
  2/29/96               $10.200             $.538*                 $.404             $(.542)              $  --            $10.600
9/6/94 to
  2/28/95                10.160              .266*                  .087              (.272)               (.041)           10.200
CLASS C
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.160              .458*                  .395              (.463)                 --             10.550
9/15/94 to
  2/28/95                10.070              .219*                  .133              (.221)               (.041)           10.160
CLASS R
Year ended
  2/29/96                10.180              .563*                  .403              (.566)                 --             10.580
Year ended 2/28,
  1995                   10.610              .568                  (.388)             (.569)               (.041)           10.180
  1994                   10.580              .570*                  .087              (.565)               (.062)           10.610
  1993                    9.870              .595*                  .728              (.589)               (.024)           10.580
3 months ended
  2/29/92                 9.770              .154                   .126              (.153)               (.027)            9.870
Year ended 11/30,
  1991                    9.530              .619                   .287              (.624)               (.042)            9.770
  1990                    9.550              .624                   .003              (.624)               (.023)            9.530
  1989                    9.040              .629*                  .510               .629                  --              9.550
  1988                    8.610              .626*                  .430              (.626)                 --              9.040
12/10/86 to
  11/30/87                9.600              .600*                 (.990)             (.600)                 --              8.610
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

* Reflects the waiver of certain management fees and reimbursement of certain
other expenses by the Adviser, if applicable. See note 7 of Notes to Financial
Statements.
**Shares in the California and California Insured Funds were first offered for
sale on 7/1/86.
***The amounts shown include distributions in excess of capital gains of $.0024
per share for the year ended 2/29/96 and $.0015 per share for the period ended
2/28/95.
+Annualized.
++Total Return on Net Asset Value is the combination of reinvested dividend
income, reinvested capital gain distribution if any, and changes in net asset
value per share.
+++Net of taxes, if applicable. See note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  
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<CAPTION>
                                                                                          NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996



- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Ratios/Supplemental data
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    Portfolio
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after     turnover
     value++    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement    reimbursement*       reimbursement*         rate
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9.44%          $ 12,904                1.03%             5.08%                 .98%                5.13%          33%

       3.63              4,320                1.27+             5.40+                1.00+                5.67+          28


       8.55              2,163                1.75              4.36                 1.73                 4.38           33

       3.63                901                2.09+             4.58+                1.75+                4.92+          28


       9.70            167,092                 .76              5.38                  .74                 5.40           33

       1.99            162,231                 .73              5.70                  .73                 5.70           28
       6.30            167,448                 .75              5.28                  .75                 5.28            9
      13.88            133,797                 .84              5.77                  .75                 5.86           13

       2.87             90,121                 .70+             6.16+                 .70+                6.16+           3

       9.84             81,649                 .71              6.37                  .71                 6.37           16
       6.86             56,887                 .74              6.61                  .74                 6.61           38
      12.97             37,714                 .82              6.59                  .75                 6.66           66
      12.56             20,144                 .98              6.71                  .75                 6.94           55

      (4.10)             9,135                1.33+             5.59+                 .39+                6.53+          26
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                      95
<PAGE>
 
Your
investment
partners

Since 1898, John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated has worked to bring together the
various participants in the municipal bond industry and build strong
partnerships that benefit all concerned. Investors, financial advisers,
municipal officials, investment bankers--Nuveen believes that forging
relationships within these groups based on trust and value is the key to
successful investing.

  As the oldest and largest municipal bond specialist in the United States,
Nuveen's investment bankers work with issuers to understand and meet their needs
in structuring and selling their bond issues.

  Nuveen also works closely with financial advisers around the country,
including brokerage firms, banks, insurance companies, and independent
financial planners, to bring the benefits of tax-free investing to you. These
advisers are experts at identifying your needs and recommending the best
solutions for your situation. Together we make a powerful team, helping you
create a successful investment plan that meets your needs today and in the
future.

[PHOTO OF PAINTING APPEARS HERE]

          For nearly 100 years,
          Nuveen has earned its
reputation as a tax-free income
      specialist by focusing on
                municipal bonds

[LOGO]

John Nuveen & Co. Incorporated
333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1286

[RECYCLING LOGO]
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                                                                   [NUVEEN LOGO]
 
Nuveen Tax-Free
Money Market Funds

Dependable tax-free
income for generations

TAX-FREE RESERVES

CALIFORNIA

MASSACHUSETTS

NEW YORK


[PHOTO OF COUPLE APPEARS HERE]


ANNUAL REPORT/FEBRUARY 29, 1996
<PAGE>
 
     CONTENTS

 3   Dear shareholder
 5   Answering your questions
 7   Fund performance
 9   Report of independent public accountants
 10  Portfolio of investments
 23  Statement of net assets
 24  Statement of operations
 28  Statement of changes in net assets
 35  Notes to financial statements
 40  Financial highlights
<PAGE>
 
Dear
shareholder

[PHOTO OF RICHARD J. FRANKE APPEARS HERE]


  After rising steeply throughout 1994, short-term interest rates fell in 1995.
Following an unprecedented series of seven rate increases between February 1994
and February 1995, the Fed responded to a climate of slowing economic growth and
diminished inflationary pressure by cutting rates three times over the past ten
months, the first reductions in nearly three years.

  During market fluctuations such as these, Nuveen money market funds continue
to play an integral role in helping you reach your investment goals by offering
you an attractive level of tax-free current income, daily liquidity, and
diversification.

  Overall, money market fund yields are lower than last year's rates due to the
effects of the Fed's actions. As of February 29, 1996, the seven-day annualized
yield for the money market funds covered in this report ranged from 2.75% to
2.87%. To match these yields, an investor in the 36% federal income tax bracket
would have had to earn at least 4.30% on taxable alternatives.  For the state
money market funds, the addition of state taxes to the equation increases the
advantages provided by tax-free municipal bonds, raising the required taxable-
equivalent yield to a range of 4.62% to 4.95%.

  As some of you may know, on June 30, 1996, I will be retiring as the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of John Nuveen & Co.

"Nuveen money
market funds
continue to play
an integral role in
helping you reach
your investment goals."

                                       3
<PAGE>
 
Incorporated and as Chairman of the board of the Nuveen Funds. As I look back
over the 41 years I have spent at Nuveen, I'm proud to have been associated with
a firm that holds integrity, honesty, and value as the cornerstones of its
business. I'm confident that these traditions will continue to be the hallmarks
of Nuveen.

  Over the past few years, I have been working closely with other Nuveen
managers to ensure that the company and the funds continue to be guided by
strong and talented management following my retirement. Timothy Schwertfeger,
who has been with Nuveen since 1977, has been named my successor as Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of Nuveen. He currently serves as executive vice
president of Nuveen and president of the Nuveen Funds. I am very confident in
his abilities and the abilities of the entire Nuveen management team.

  The transition in management has been well planned, and it will have no effect
on the way your funds are managed. Our management team is committed to
continuing Nuveen's successful tradition of prudent management, helping our
shareholders meet their need for tax-free investment income with a full range of
investment choices.

  Our commitment to the municipal marketplace remains as strong as ever. Our
focus will continue to be on providing research-oriented management and
maintaining our leadership role in the municipal bond market. We anticipate many
more years of progress and accomplishment for our shareholders and our firm.

  I'd like to take this occasion to thank you for selecting Nuveen Tax-Free
Money Market Fund investments. We appreciate your investment in Nuveen and we
look forward to reporting continued success in the years ahead.

Sincerely,


/s/ Richard J. Franke

Richard J. Franke
Chairman of the Board
April 15, 1996

                                       4
<PAGE>
 
Answering your
questions



Tom Spalding, head of Nuveen's portfolio management team, discusses factors
affecting Nuveen's Tax-Free Money Market Funds and the outlook for 1996.

        How did the
 investment climate
 over the past year                                                          
affect these funds?                                                         

In 1995, the combination of slow economic growth and low inflation created the
ideal environment for the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates. In July
and December 1995 and again at the end of January 1996, a succession of short-
term rate cuts contributed to the decline of municipal bond yields. Yet, as of
February 29, 1996, Nuveen money market funds continued to enjoy annualized
taxable-equivalent yields of 4.30% or better.

   What are some of                                                            
  the advantages of
investing in short-
        term funds?

Money market fund investors receive attractive tax-free income compared with
other short-term vehicles, along with share price stability, daily liquidity,
and investment convenience. When combined with the flexibility of checkwriting
access to funds, money market funds remain a valuable and convenient investment
alternative.
                                                                            

                                       5
<PAGE>


[PHOTO OF PAINTING APPEARS HERE]


 
Tom Spalding, head of Nuveen's portfolio management team, answers investors'
questions on developments in the municipal market.

What is Nuveen's
  market outlook
       for 1996?

Although inflation currently remains low and economic growth is moderating, we
continue to watch these factors for potential changes and impact on the bond
markets. During this election year, we are also closely monitoring any changes
in economic policy that may affect the municipal market. A combination of
various factors-such as cutbacks in federal spending, consumer confidence
levels, and concerns about corporate earnings projections-could keep the economy
growing at a slow pace throughout the year.

                                       6
<PAGE>
 
NUVEEN TAX-FREE
RESERVES, INC.

Tax-Free Reserves

Shareholders continued to enjoy attractive tax-free dividends over the past 12 
months, even as interest rates fell from levels of a year ago. On a 
taxable-equivalent basis, the fund's current 7-day yield on net asset value was 
4.30% on February 29, 1996.

[CHART APPEARS HERE]
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                   <C>  
3/95.................................  3.25   

5/95.................................  3.66

7/95.................................  3.01

9/95.................................  3.21

11/95................................  3.25

1/96.................................  2.87
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- --------------------------------------------
 FUND HIGHLIGHTS 2/29/96
- --------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>  
 Current 7-day SEC yield on NAV        2.75%

 Taxable-equivalent yield on NAV*      4.30%

 Federal tax rate                      36.0%

 Total net assets ($000)             339,662
- --------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

*An investor subject to the indicated income tax rate would need to receive this
return from a fully taxable investment to equal the stated 7-day annualized 
yield on NAV.

 
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE
MONEY MARKET FUND 

California 

Shareholders continued to enjoy attractive tax-free dividends over the past 12 
months, even as interest rates fell from levels of a year ago. On a 
taxable-equivalent basis, the fund's current 7-day yield on net asset value was 
4.95% on February 29, 1996.

[CHART APPEARS HERE]
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                   <C>  
3/95.................................  3.31   

5/95.................................  3.78

7/95.................................  2.98

9/95.................................  3.32

11/95................................  3.29

1/96.................................  2.89
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- --------------------------------------------
 FUND HIGHLIGHTS 2/29/96
- --------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>  
 Current 7-day SEC yield on NAV        2.87%

 Taxable-equivalent yield on NAV*      4.95%

 Combined state and federal tax rate   42.0%

 Total net assets ($000)             178,134
- --------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

*An investor subject to the indicated income tax rate would need to receive this
return from a fully taxable investment to equal the stated 7-day annualized 
yield on NAV.

                                       7
<PAGE>
 
NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS TAX-FREE
MONEY MARKET FUND

Massachusetts          

Shareholders continued to enjoy attractive tax-free dividends over the past 12 
months, even as interest rates fell from levels of a year ago. On a 
taxable-equivalent basis, the fund's current 7-day yield on net asset value was 
4.90% on February 29, 1996.

[CHART APPEARS HERE]
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                   <C>  
3/95.................................  3.16   

5/95.................................  3.62

7/95.................................  2.98

9/95.................................  3.11

11/95................................  3.12

1/96.................................  2.84
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- --------------------------------------------
 FUND HIGHLIGHTS 2/29/96
- --------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>  
 Current 7-day SEC yield on NAV        2.77%

 Taxable-equivalent yield on NAV*      4.90%

 Federal tax rate                      43.5%

 Total net assets ($000)              68,080
- --------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

*An investor subject to the indicated income tax rate would need to receive this
return from a fully taxable investment to equal the stated 7-day annualized 
yield on NAV.

 
NUVEEN NEW YORK TAX-FREE
MONEY MARKET FUND 

New York   

Shareholders continued to enjoy attractive tax-free dividends over the past 12 
months, even as interest rates fell from levels of a year ago. On a 
taxable-equivalent basis, the fund's current 7-day yield on net asset value was 
4.62% on February 29, 1996.

[CHART APPEARS HERE]
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                   <C>  
3/95.................................  3.19   

5/95.................................  3.67

7/95.................................  2.87

9/95.................................  3.17

11/95................................  3.23

1/96.................................  3.18
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- --------------------------------------------
 FUND HIGHLIGHTS 2/29/96
- --------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>  
 Current 7-day SEC yield on NAV        2.75%

 Taxable-equivalent yield on NAV*      4.62%

 Combined state and federal tax rate   40.5%

 Total net assets ($000)              32,203
- --------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

*An investor subject to the indicated income tax rate would need to receive this
return from a fully taxable investment to equal the stated 7-day annualized 
yield on NAV.

 

                                       8
<PAGE>
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Nuveen Tax-Free Reserves, Inc.

Nuveen California Tax-Free Fund, Inc.,

Nuveen Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets of NUVEEN TAX-FREE
RESERVES, INC. (a Maryland Corporation), NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE FUND, INC.
(comprising the Nuveen California Tax-Free Money Market Fund) (a Maryland
Corporation) and NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND, INC. (comprising the Nuveen
Massachusetts and New York Tax-Free Money Market Funds) (a Minnesota
Corporation), including the portfolios of investments, as of February 29, 1996,
and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements
of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and
the financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon. These financial
statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds'
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

  We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
February 29, 1996, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. As to
securities purchased but not received, we requested confirmation from brokers
and, when replies were not received, we carried out other alternative auditing
procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

  In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets of each of the
respective funds constituting Nuveen Tax-Free Reserves, Inc., Nuveen California
Tax-Free Fund, Inc. and Nuveen Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Inc. as of February
29, 1996, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes
in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the
financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.


                                                  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
April 8, 1996

                                       9
<PAGE>
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

NUVEEN TAX-FREE RESERVES, INC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
PRINCIPAL                                                                                                   AMORTIZED
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                                         RATINGS*                    COST
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>              <C>                                                                  <C>                <C>
                 ALABAMA - 6.2%
$  7,215,000     Anniston Industrial Development Board (Union Foundry Company),
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 6/01/05+                        VMIG-1             $ 7,215,000
  13,800,000     Birmingham Medical Clinic Board (University of Alabama Health
                   Services Foundation), Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                   3.550%, 12/01/26+                                                      A-1+             13,800,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 ARIZONA - 6.7%
  10,000,000     Apache County Industrial Development, Pollution Control (Tucson
                   Electric), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 10/01/21+            VMIG-1              10,000,000
   7,600,000     Mesa Municipal Development Corporation, Special Tax, Series 1985,
                   Commercial Paper, 3.250%, 5/31/96                                   VMIG-1               7,600,000
   5,000,000     Mesa Municipal Development Corporation, Special Tax, Series 1995,
                   Commercial Paper, 3.200%, 4/29/96                                   VMIG-1               5,000,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 ARKANSAS - 2.8%
   2,400,000     Arkansas Hospital Equipment Finance Authority (Washington Regional
                   Medical Center), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 10/01/98+      VMIG-1               2,400,000
   7,000,000     University of Arkansas-Board of Trustees (UAMS Campus-Series 1994),
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 12/01/19+                       VMIG-1               7,000,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 CALIFORNIA - 2.1%
   5,000,000     California School Cash Reserve Program, Series 1995 Notes,
                   4.750%, 7/03/96                                                      MIG-1               5,016,318
   2,000,000     Orange County Apartment Development (Monarch Bay Apartments
                   Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 10/01/07+                A-1               2,000,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 DELAWARE - 3.4%
  11,682,500     New Castle County Economic Development, Revenue Refunding
                   (Henderson/McGuire Partners Project), Series 1994, Variable
                   Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 8/15/20+                                    A-1              11,682,500
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 3.6%
   9,000,000     District of Columbia General Obligation, General Fund Recovery,
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.550%, 6/01/03+                           A-1+              9,000,000
   3,210,000     District of Columbia (American University Project), Variable Rate
                   Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 10/01/15+                                     VMIG-1               3,210,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 FLORIDA - 4.5%
   4,210,000     Florida Municipal Power Agency, Initial Pooled Loan Program, Series
                   1995A, Commercial Paper, 3.150%, 5/24/96                               A-1               4,210,000
   3,100,000     Pasco Multi-Family Housing, Carlton Arms of Magnolia Valley,
                   Series 1985, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 12/01/07+          VMIG-1               3,100,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                       10
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                                                                 AMORTIZED
AMOUNT            DESCRIPTION                                                                            RATINGS*              COST
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>               <C>                                                                                    <C>         <C>
                  FLORIDA (CONTINUED)
$    4,800,000    Sarasota County Public Hospital District (Sarasota Memorial Hospital),                      A-1    $    4,800,000
                   Commercial Paper, 3.300%, 7/30/96
     3,300,000    Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission, Commercial
                   Paper, 3.200%, 5/14/96                                                                  VMIG-1         3,300,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  GEORGIA - 3.9%
     3,400,000    Georgia Municipal Gas Authority (Transco Portfolio Project),
                   Commercial Paper, 3.250%, 5/24/96                                                       VMIG-1         3,400,000
    10,000,000    Fulco Hospital Authority, Revenue Anticipation Certificates (St. Joseph's
                   Hospital of Atlanta Project), Commercial Paper, 3.300%, 4/09/96                         VMIG-1        10,000,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  HAWAII - 1.0%
     3,400,000    Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Special Purpose (Adventist
                   Health System), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.550%, 9/01/99+                               A-1         3,400,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  ILLINOIS - 15.6%
     9,200,000    Illinois Development Finance Authority, Pollution Control
                   (Diamond-Star Motors Corporation), Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                   3.550%, 12/01/08+                                                                          P-1         9,200,000
     6,000,000    Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Shedd Aquarium Society,
                   Series 1987B, Commercial Paper, 3.350%, 5/08/96                                         VMIG-1         6,000,000
     3,300,000    Illinois Health Facilities Authority (Condell Memorial Hospital),
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 11/01/05+                                           VMIG-1         3,300,000
     5,000,000    Illinois Health Facilities Authority (Victory Health Services Project),
                   Series 1991, Commercial Paper, 3.200%, 3/20/96                                          VMIG-1         5,000,000
     3,100,000    Chicago General Obligation Tender Notes, Series 1995-A, 3.750%,
                   10/31/96 (Mandatory put 5/01/96)                                                        VMIG-1         3,100,000
     3,800,000    Chicago General Obligation, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                   3.900%, 1/01/10+                                                                        VMIG-1         3,800,000
    12,700,000    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (American Airlines), Variable
                   Rate Demand Bonds, 3.550%, 12/01/17+                                                       P-1        12,700,000
     5,700,000    Decatur Water Bonds (New South Water Treatment), Series 1985,
                   Commercial Paper, 3.500%, 4/08/96                                                       VMIG-1         5,700,000
     4,300,000    Decatur Water Bonds (South Water Treatment), Series 1985,
                   Commercial Paper, 3.300%, 4/11/96                                                       VMIG-1         4,300,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  INDIANA - 2.5%
     6,000,000    Indianapolis Economic Development (Yellow Freight), Commercial
                   Paper, 4.500%, 1/15/97                                                                     N/R         6,000,000
     2,500,000    Indianapolis Economic Development (Children's Museum of
                   Indianapolis), Series 1995, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                   3.350%, 10/01/25+                                                                         A-1+         2,500,000
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                      11

<PAGE>
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

NUVEEN TAX-FREE RESERVES, INC.--CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
PRINCIPAL                                                                                      AMORTIZED
AMOUNT         DESCRIPTION                                                         RATINGS*         COST
<C>            <S>                                                                 <C>        <C>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               IOWA - 2.1%
$  4,250,000   Iowa School Corporation, Warrant Certificates, Series 1995-96A,
                Municipal Note, 4.750%, 6/28/96                                      MIG-1   $ 4,261,967
   2,900,000   Eddyville Pollution Control Heartland Lysine Inc., Variable Rate
                Demand Bonds, 3.700%, 11/01/03+                                        N/R     2,900,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               KENTUCKY - 2.7%
   9,005,000   Hancock County Industrial Development (Southwire Company Project),  
                Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.800%, 7/01/10+                           N/R     9,005,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               LOUISIANA - 3.8%
  13,000,000   Louisiana Recovery District, Sales Tax, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                3.500%, 7/01/98+                                                    VMIG-1    13,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               MASSACHUSETTS - 1.2%
   4,200,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Showa Women's Institute/
                Boston), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 3/15/04+               VMIG-1     4,200,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               MICHIGAN - 2.5%
   7,100,000   Michigan Job Development Authority, Limited Obligation
                (Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 
                3.625%, 8/15/15+                                                       A-1     7,100,000
   1,370,000   Warren Economic Development Corporation, Limited Obligation
                (The Prince Company--Michigan Division), Variable Rate Demand
                Bonds, 3.600%, 11/01/99+                                               P-1     1,370,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               MINNESOTA - 2.6%
   6,330,000   Bloomington Commercial Development (James Avenue Associates
                Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 12/01/15+               A-1+     6,330,000
   2,500,000   St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, District Heating,
                Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.900%, 12/01/12+                          A-1     2,500,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               MISSISSIPPI - 1.8%
   6,200,000   Lawrence County Pollution Control (Georgia-Pacific Corp. Project),
                Series 1995, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.275%, 12/01/00+            Aa-3     6,200,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               MISSOURI - 2.7%
   3,600,000   Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority,
                Pollution Control, Series 1985A (Union Electric Company),
                Commercial Paper, 3.250%, 4/04/96                                   VMIG-1     3,600,000
   5,600,000   Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority,
                Pollution Control (Union Electric Company), Commercial Paper,
                3.200%, 5/09/96                                                     VMIG-1     5,600,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 
                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
PRINCIPAL                                                                                      AMORTIZED
AMOUNT         DESCRIPTION                                                         RATINGS*         COST
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<C>            <S>                                                                 <C>        <C>  
               NEVADA - 2.1%
$ 7,000,000    Clark County Industrial Development, Refunding Bonds (Nevada Power
                Company Project), Series 1995 C, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                3.300%, 10/01/30+                                                      A-1+  $ 7,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               NORTH CAROLINA - 3.5%
  2,400,000    Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
                Authority, Series 1990B, Commercial Paper, 3.400%, 4/10/96              P-1    2,400,000
  6,630,000    Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
                Authority, Series 1990A, Commercial Paper, 3.350%, 4/30/96              P-1    6,630,000
  3,000,000    Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
                Authority, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 10/01/15+             VMIG-1    3,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               OHIO - 11.1%
  9,200,000    Centerville Health Care (Bethany Lutheran Village Continuing Care
                Facilities Expansion Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                3.350%, 5/01/08+                                                     VMIG-1    9,200,000
  6,900,000    Cincinnati and Hamilton County Port Authority (Kenwood Office
                Associates), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 9/01/25+               A-1    6,900,000
  3,795,000    Franklin County Hospital Facilities (Traditions at Mill Run), 
                Floating Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 11/01/14+                           N/R    3,795,000
  2,080,000    Hamilton County Healthcare Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 (Community
                Limited Care Dialysis Center Project), Variable Rate Demand
                Bonds, 3.400%, 9/01/05+                                                 N/R    2,080,000
  8,300,000    Montgomery County (Miami Valley Hospital), Series C, Commercial
                Paper, 3.800%, 4/04/96                                               VMIG-1    8,300,000
  7,500,000    Summit County, Twinsburg City School District, Unlimited Tax, 
                General Obligation Improvement Notes, 4.500%, 6/06/96                   N/R    7,513,769
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               TENNESSEE - 3.0%
  6,900,000    Clarksville Public Building Authority, Pooled Financing, 
                Series 1994, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 6/01/24+               A-1    6,900,000
  3,000,000    Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Pooled Financing,
                Series 1995, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 3/01/25+               A-1    3,000,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               VIRGINIA - 2.7%
  3,000,000    Albemarle County Industrial Development Authority (The University
                of Virginia Health Services Foundation), Series 1996, Variable
                Rate Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 2/01/26+                                     A-1    3,000,000
  2,600,000    Norfolk Industrial Development Authority (Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
                Portsmouth), Industrial Development, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                5.363%, 11/01/04+                                                       N/R    2,600,000
  3,300,000    Richmond Industrial Development Authority (Richmond MSA),
                Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 5.363%, 11/01/04+                           N/R    3,300,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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NUVEEN TAX-FREE RESERVES, INC.--CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                        AMORTIZED
AMOUNT         DESCRIPTION                                                         RATINGS*           COST
<C>            <S>                                                                 <C>          <C>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
               WASHINGTON - 3.9%
$  5,300,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority (Adventist Health
                System West/Walla Walla General), Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
                3.450%, 9/01/09+                                                        A-1   $  5,300,000
   3,300,000   Washington Housing Finance Commission (Crista Ministries Project),
                Series 1991B, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 7/01/11+           VMIG-1      3,300,000
   4,700,000   Washington Public Power Supply System (Nuclear Project 3), Revenue
                Refunding, Series 1993-3A2, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 
                3.200%, 7/01/18+                                                     VMIG-1      4,700,000
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               WISCONSIN - 0.8%
   2,800,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Alexian
                Village of Milwaukee), Series 1988A, Commercial Paper, 
                3.350%, 4/10/96                                                      VMIG-1      2,800,000
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$335,477,500   Total Investments - 98.8%                                                       335,519,554
============----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.2%                                              4,142,910
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Net Assets - 100%                                                              $339,662,464
==========================================================================================================
</TABLE>

* Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.
N/R - Investment is not rated.
+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate disclosed is
that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                                          AMORTIZED
AMOUNT           DESCRIPTION                                                                  RATINGS*                  COST
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>              <C>                                                                          <C>              <C>
$   5,000,000    California Health Facilities Authority (Catholic Healthcare West), Series                   
                   1995B, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.000%, 7/01/05+                          VMIG-1         $   5,000,000
    2,600,000    California Health Facilities Authority (St. Joseph Health System), Series                                  
                   1985-A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 7/01/13+                         VMIG-1             2,600,000
    2,000,000    California Health Facilities Authority (Sutter Health), Series 1990B,                                      
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 3/01/20+                                 VMIG-1             2,000,000
    2,400,000    California Health Facilities Authority (St. Joseph Health System),                                         
                   Series 1991-B, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.100%, 7/01/09+                  VMIG-1             2,400,000
    7,000,000    California Pollution Control Finance Authority (Pacific Gas and Electric),                                 
                   Series D 1988, Commercial Paper, 3.300%, 3/14/96                                A-1             7,000,000
    7,500,000    California Pollution Control Finance Authority (Shell Oil Company),                                        
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 10/01/11+                                VMIG-1             7,500,000
    3,000,000    California School Cash Reserve Program, Series 1995 Notes,                                                 
                   4.750%, 7/03/96                                                               MIG-1             3,009,790
    4,780,000    California State Revenue Anticipation Warrants, 1994 Series C,                                             
                   5.750%, 4/25/96                                                                 Aaa             4,793,887
    5,610,000    California Statewide Community Development Authority, Certificates of                                      
                   Participation, Series 1993, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.250%, 12/01/18+      A-1+             5,610,000
    3,250,000    Chico Multi-Family Housing (Sycamore Glen Project), Series 1995,                                           
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.550%, 4/07/14+                                    N/R             3,250,000
    4,500,000    Contra Costa Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding (Delta Square                                         
                   Project), Series 1990A,Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 8/01/07+          VMIG-1             4,500,000
    5,000,000    Eastern Municipal Water District, Water and Sewer Revenue, Series 1993B,                                    
                   Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.000%, 7/01/20+                                 VMIG-1             5,000,000
    4,900,000    Grand Terrace Redevelopment Agency, Multi-Family Housing (Mount                                            
                   Vernon Villas Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/11+           A-1             4,900,000
    3,000,000    Hayward Housing Authority, Multi-Family Mortgage, Revenue                                                  
                   Refunding, Series 1993A (Huntwood Terrace), Variable Rate Demand                                         
                   Bonds, 3.600%, 3/01/27+                                                         A-1             3,000,000
    4,000,000    Hillsborough Certificates of Participation, Water and Sewer System                                         
                   Project, Series 1995A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.750%, 6/01/15+             A-1             4,000,000
    9,000,000    Kern Community College District, Certificates of Participation, Series                                     
                   1995, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.550%, 1/01/25+                              A-2             9,000,000
    8,000,000    Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Second                                           
                   Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue, Commercial Paper, 3.100%, 4/10/96                A-1             8,000,000
    8,400,000    Monterey County Financing Authority (Reclamation and Distribution                                          
                   Project), Series 1995A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 9/01/36+         VMIG-1             8,400,000
    7,200,000    Oakland Certificates of Participation, Capital Improvement                                                 
                   Project, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 12/01/15+                          N/R             7,200,000
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NUVEEN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND-CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                                            AMORTIZED
AMOUNT            DESCRIPTION                                                               RATINGS*                      COST
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>               <C>                                                                            <C>            <C>
$    7,900,000    Orange County Apartment Development (Monarch Bay Apartments                           
                    Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 10/01/07+                      A-1            $    7,900,000
     3,800,000    Orange County Apartment Development (Robinson Ranch Apartments                                              
                    Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 11/01/08+                   VMIG-1                 3,800,000
     5,000,000    Orange County Apartment Development (Niguel Summit), Variable                                               
                    Rate Demand Bonds, 3.200%, 11/01/09+                                      VMIG-1                 5,000,000
     7,000,000    Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Series I, Commercial Paper,                                          
                    2.950%, 5/24/96                                                             A-1+                 7,000,000
     1,200,000    San Bernardino Multi-Family Housing (Castle Park Apartments),                                               
                    Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.650%, 11/01/05+                             VMIG-1                 1,200,000
     2,200,000    San Diego County Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District, Rincon                                         
                    Public Facilities Corporation, Commercial Paper, 3.750%, 5/01/96          VMIG-1                 2,200,000
     3,000,000    San Diego Housing Authority, Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Refunding,                                       
                    Series 1993-A (Carmel Del Mar Apartments), Variable                                                       
                    Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 12/01/15+                                        A-1+                 3,000,000
     7,000,000    San Dimas Industrial Development (Bausch & Lomb Incorporated),                                              
                    Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.750%, 12/01/15+                                N/R                 7,000,000
     7,600,000    Santa Ana Health Facilities Authority (Town & Country), Variable Rate                                       
                    Demand Bonds, 3.250%, 10/01/20+                                              A-1                 7,600,000
     4,000,000    Santa Clara County Transit District Refunding Equipment, Trust                                              
                    Certificates, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.200%, 6/01/15+                VMIG-1                 4,000,000
     6,000,000    Santa Paula Public Financing Authority, Series 1996, Water System                                           
                    Acquisition Project, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.700%, 2/01/26+            A-1                 6,000,000
     5,000,000    Solano County Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 1995-96,                                           
                    4.500%, 11/01/96                                                           MIG-1                 5,020,958
     4,000,000    Southeast Resource Recovery Facilities Authority, Series 1995A, Variable                                    
                    Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 12/01/18+                                         A-1                 4,000,000
     6,400,000    Torrance Hospital (Little Company of Mary Hospital-Torrance                                                 
                    Memorial Hospital), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.900%, 2/01/22+             A-2                 6,400,000
     2,640,000    Vista Multi-Family Housing (Shadowridge Apartments), Variable Rate                                          
                    Demand Bonds, 3.050%, 5/01/05+                                              A-1+                 2,640,000
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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                                             AMORTIZED
AMOUNT               DESCRIPTION                                                               RATINGS*                    COST
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                  <C>                                                                         <C>           <C>
$     4,500,000      Visalia Public Finance Authority, Certificates of Participation, 1991
                     Convention Center Expansion Project, Variable Rate Demand
                     Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/16+                                                    VMIG-1        $      4,500,000
      3,000,000      Washington Township Hospital District, 1984 Issue A, Variable Rate
                     Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 1/01/16+                                              VMIG-1               3,000,000
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$   177,380,000      Total Investments - 99.6%                                                                      177,424,635
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Other Assets Less Liabilities - 0.4%                                                               709,596
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Net Assets - 100%                                                                         $    178,134,231
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</TABLE>
* Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.
N/R - Investment is not rated.
+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security.  The rate disclosed
is that currently in effect.  This rate changes periodically based on market
conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                                             AMORTIZED
AMOUNT            DESCRIPTION                                                                 RATINGS*                     COST
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>               <C>                                                                         <C>                  <C>
$  2,000,000      Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, Series 1994,
                     Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.050%, 7/01/19+                                 A-1+             $  2,000,000
   2,200,000      Massachusetts General Obligation Notes, Series 1995A,
                     4.250%, 6/12/96                                                             MIG-1                2,203,888
   1,000,000      Massachusetts Dedicated Income Tax, Series 1990E, Variable Rate
                     Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/97+                                            VMIG-1                1,000,000
   3,500,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Fallon
                     Health Care), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 4/14/98+                   A-1+                3,500,000
   1,420,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Newbury
                     College), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.100%, 11/01/18+                       N/R                1,420,000
     700,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Capital Asset
                     Program), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.700%, 1/01/35+                     VMIG-1                  700,000
   3,500,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Harvard
                     University), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 2.800%, 8/01/17+                  VMIG-1                3,500,000
   2,500,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Brigham
                     and Women's Hospital), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.500%, 7/01/17+        VMIG-1                2,500,000
   1,000,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (M.I.T.
                     Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 2.800%, 7/01/21+                     VMIG-1                1,000,000
   2,000,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Wellesley
                     College), Series E, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 2.700%, 7/01/22+           VMIG-1                2,000,000
     800,000      Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Multi-Family Revenue Refunding
                     Bonds, Series 1995A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 12/01/25+         VMIG-1                  800,000
   1,145,000      Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Jencoat/Levy Realty Trust),
                     Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 4.075%, 10/06/99+                                 N/R                1,145,000
   1,000,000      Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Nova Realty Trust 1994
                     Refunding), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 12/01/02+                     P-1                1,000,000
   2,600,000      Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Manhasset Bay Associates,
                     1985 Cambridge Issue), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 10/01/10+         Aa-3                2,600,000
   2,300,000      Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Holyoke Water Power Company
                     Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 2.950%, 5/01/22+                     VMIG-1                2,300,000
   2,000,000      Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (Community
                     Health Center Capital Fund), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.250%,
                     3/01/15+                                                                      A-2                2,000,000
   2,200,000      Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Pollution Control (New
                     England Power Company Project), Variable Rate DemandBonds, 3.350%,
                     3/01/18+                                                                      A-1                2,200,000
   3,400,000      Massachusetts Port Authority, Multimodal Series 1995A, Variable Rate
                     Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 7/01/15+                                             VMIG-1                3,400,000
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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
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PRINCIPAL                                                                                          AMORTIZED
AMOUNT       DESCRIPTION                                                               RATINGS*         COST
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                    <C>         <C>
$1,900,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (WGBH Educational
              Foundation Project), Adjustable Rate Bonds, 3.150%, 10/01/09+             VMIG-1     $1,900,000
 1,500,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (The Williston Northampton
              School), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.050%, 4/01/24+                        N/R      1,500,000
 3,400,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Showa Women's Institute/
              Boston), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.600%, 3/15/04+                     VMIG-1      3,400,000
 1,000,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Emerson College), Series 1995,
              Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 1/01/15+                                 N/R      1,000,000
 2,500,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Edgewood Retirement
              Community Project), Series 1995C, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
              3.300%, 11/15/25+                                                         VMIG-1      2,500,000
 1,000,000   Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (Lower Mills Associates LP),
              3.400%, 12/01/20+                                                            N/R      1,000,000
 3,000,000   Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series 1994, Commercial
              Paper, 3.300%, 3/29/96                                                      A-1+      3,000,000
 1,500,000   Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Series 1994A, General Revenue
              Senior Series, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 2.900%, 11/01/24+              VMIG-1      1,500,000
   600,000   Brookline General Obligation Notes, Unlimited Tax,
              4.650%, 2/15/97 (WI)                                                         Aaa        608,298
   550,000   Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Anticipation Notes,
              Unlimited Tax, 4.100%, 7/05/96                                               N/R        550,811
 1,160,000   Franklin General Obligation Notes, Unlimited Tax, 4.500%, 11/15/96            Aaa      1,165,582
 2,600,000   Lincoln Bond Anticipation Notes, Unlimited Tax, 4.000%, 7/05/96              Aa-1      2,602,984
 1,000,000   Medford Bond Anticipation Notes, 4.100%, 5/15/96                              N/R      1,000,696
 1,950,000   Mendon Upton Regional School District, Bond Anticipation Notes,
              Unlimited Tax, 3.430%, 2/28/97 (WI)                                          N/R      1,952,418
 2,986,000   Merrimac Valley Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Anticipation Notes,
              Unlimited Tax, 3.880%, 4/26/96                                               N/R      2,987,460
   900,000   New Bedford Industrial Development (Cliftex Corporation), Series 1989,
              Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 4.075%, 10/01/97+                                N/R        900,000
 2,500,000   Salem Massachusetts Bond Anticipation Notes, 4.000%, 7/01/96                  A-1      2,503,050
   800,000   Shrewsbury General Obligation Notes, Series 1996, 3.500%, 2/01/97             Aaa        801,776
 2,000,000   West Bridgewater Bond Anticipation Notes, Unlimited Tax,
              4.000%, 7/24/96                                                              N/R      2,004,933
   378,000   West Tisbury General Obligation Notes, Unlimited Tax,
              4.900%, 1/01/97                                                              Aaa        381,061
   610,000   Westfield General Obligation Notes, Series 1995, 5.800%, 11/15/96             Aaa        618,594
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NUVEEN MASSACHUSETTS TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND-CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
PRINCIPAL                                                                                         AMORTIZED
AMOUNT        DESCRIPTION                                                         RATINGS*             COST
<S>           <C>                                                                 <C>             <C>
$ 1,000,000   Puerto Rico Industrial Medical Educational and Environmental
- -----------    Authority (Ana G. Mendez Educational Foundation, FEAGM Project),
               Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.350%, 12/01/15+                          A-1+      $ 1,000,000
              ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$70,099,000   Total Investments - 103.0%                                                         70,146,551
===========   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Other Assets Less Liabilities - (3.0)%                                             (2,066,551)
              ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Net Assets - 100%                                                                 $68,080,000
              =============================================================================================
</TABLE>
* Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.
N/R = Investment is not rated.
+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short=term security. The rate
disclosed is that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on
market conditions or a specified market index.
(WI) Security purchased on a when=issued basis (note 1).

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996


NUVEEN NEW YORK TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                                              AMORTIZED
AMOUNT       DESCRIPTION                                                                 RATINGS*           COST
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>          <C>                                                                         <C>          <C>
$1,400,000   New York City Fiscal 94 Series A-10, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
              3.450%, 8/01/16+                                                             VMIG-1     $1,400,000
   300,000   New York City Housing Development Corporation (Columbus Gardens
              Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 2/01/07+                          A-1        300,000
 1,000,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency (LaGuardia Associates
              Project), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 12/01/15+                         A-1      1,000,000
 1,100,000   New York City Trust for Cultural Resources (Guggenheim Foundation),
              Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.400%, 12/01/15+                                VMIG-1      1,100,000
 1,300,000   New York City Trust For Cultural Resources, Series 1985 (Carnegie
              Hall), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.200%, 12/01/15+                         VMIG-1      1,300,000
   500,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Second Short-Term
              Revenue Notes, 1989 Series A, Commercial Paper, 3.650%, 3/12/96                 A-1        500,000
   800,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (St. Francis Center at the
              Knolls, Inc.), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 7/01/23+                  VMIG-1        800,000
 1,300,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Oxford University Press),
              Series 1993, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.250%, 7/01/23+                    VMIG-1      1,300,000
 1,400,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Beverwyck Inc), Series
              1995, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.050%, 7/01/25+                           VMIG-1      1,400,000
 1,400,000   New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Pollution
             Control (Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation), Variable Rate
              Demand Bonds, 3.050%, 11/01/20+                                                A-1+      1,400,000
 1,400,000   New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Pollution
             Control (Niagara Mohawk Corporation), Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
              3.850%, 3/01/27+                                                                N/R      1,400,000
 1,100,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (General Electric
              Company), Commercial Paper, 3.450%, 3/12/96                                    A-1+      1,100,000
 1,400,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency (Normandie Court), Variable
              Rate Demand Bonds, 3.100%, 5/15/15+                                          VMIG-1      1,400,000
   900,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency (Mt. Sinai School of Medicine),
              Series 1984-A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 11/01/14+                 VMIG-1        900,000
   885,000   New York State Job Development Authority, Series 1984E, Variable Rate
              Demand Bonds, 3.650%, 3/01/99+                                                MIG-1        885,000
 1,400,000   New York Local Government Assistance Corporation, Series 1995E,
              Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.150%, 4/01/25+                                 VMIG-1      1,400,000
 1,300,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency (Lenox Hill
              Hospital), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.100%, 11/01/08+                     VMIG-1      1,300,000
 1,300,000   New York State Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency (Children's
              Hospital of Buffalo), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.100%, 11/01/05+          VMIG-1      1,300,000
   900,000   New York State Thruway Authority, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
              3.350%, 1/01/24+                                                             VMIG-1        900,000
 1,223,387   Babylon Bond Anticipation Notes, 1995 Series A, 3.850%, 10/30/96                 N/R      1,226,724
 1,000,000   Buffalo Revenue Anticipation Notes, 4.200%, 7/16/96                           VMIG-1      1,002,938
 1,400,000   Chautauqua County General Obligation, Tax Anticipation Notes,
              4.000%, 12/20/96                                                                N/R      1,407,672
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NUVEEN NEW YORK TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUND-CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINCIPAL                                                                                              AMORTIZED
AMOUNT        DESCRIPTION                                                                 RATINGS*          COST
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>           <C>                                                                         <C>          <C>
$ 1,000,000   Guilderland Industrial Development Agency (Northeastern Industrial
               Park), Series 1993A, Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
               3.150%, 12/01/08+                                                               P-1    $1,000,000
  1,400,000   Monroe County Revenue Anticipation Notes, 1995 General Obligation,
               4.500%, 3/14/96                                                                  AA     1,400,368
  1,200,000   Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (Cold Spring Harbor),
               Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 7/01/19+                                   A-1+     1,200,000
    900,000   Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (Phototronics
               Corporate Facility), Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.300%, 1/01/98+            VMIG-1       900,000
  1,400,000   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Special Obligation, Series 1994,
               Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.250%, 1/01/24+                                  MIG-1     1,400,000
  1,300,000   Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (Civic Facility), Series 1989,
               Variable Rate Demand Bonds, 3.450%, 7/01/19+                                 VMIG-1     1,300,000
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$31,908,387   Total Investments - 99.1%                                                               31,922,702
===========-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Other Assets Less Liabilities - 0.9%                                                       279,872
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Net Assets - 100%                                                                      $32,202,574
================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
* Ratings (not covered by the report of independent public accountants): Using
the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.
N/R - Investment is not rated.
+ The security has a maturity of more than one year, but has variable rate and
demand features which qualify it as a short-term security. The rate
disclosed is that currently in effect. This rate changes periodically based on
market conditions or a specified market index.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                RESERVES           CA            MA            NY
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>
 ASSETS
 Investments in short-term municipal securities,
  at amortized cost (note 1)                                  $335,519,554    $177,424,635   $70,146,551   $31,922,702
 Cash                                                            3,847,244         312,071       220,655       137,606
 Receivables:
  Interest                                                       1,304,883         827,401       474,222       135,425
  Investments sold                                                      --         100,000            --       115,000
 Other assets                                                       39,995          24,066        12,555         9,974
                                                              ------------    ------------   -----------   -----------
   Total assets                                                340,711,676     178,688,173    70,853,983    32,320,707
                                                              ------------    ------------   -----------   -----------

 LIABILITIES
 Payable for investments purchased                                      --              --     2,561,026            --
 Accrued expenses:
  Management fees (note 4)                                         135,475          58,287        22,560        10,068
  Other                                                            170,749          77,370        32,017        38,066
 Dividends payable                                                 742,988         418,285       158,380        69,999
                                                              ------------    ------------   -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities                                             1,049,212         553,942     2,773,983       118,133
                                                              ------------    ------------   -----------   -----------
 Net assets applicable to shares outstanding (note 3)         $339,662,464    $178,134,231   $68,080,000   $32,202,574
                                                              ============    ============   ===========   ===========

 Shares outstanding:
  Service Plan series                                                   --      70,721,933    38,250,579       554,459
  Distribution Plan series                                              --      73,020,093    26,279,242    31,631,448
  Institutional series                                                  --      34,392,205     3,550,179        16,667
                                                              ------------    ------------   -----------   -----------
   Total shares outstanding                                    339,662,464     178,134,231    68,080,000    32,202,574
                                                              ============    ============   ===========   ===========

 Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share
  (net assets divided by shares outstanding)                  $       1.00    $       1.00   $      1.00   $      1.00
                                                              ============    ============   ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<PAGE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended February 29, 1996


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              RESERVES
<S>                                                         <C> 
INVESTMENT INCOME
Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                          $13,393,726
                                                             -----------
Expenses:
  Management fees (note 4)                                     1,685,865
  12b-1 expense (note 4)                                         145,504
  Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                461,510
  Custodian's fees and expenses                                   98,054
  Directors' fees and expenses (note 4)                            4,173
  Professional fees                                               22,196
  Shareholders' reports-printing and mailing expenses            181,747
  Federal and state registration fees                             15,054
  Other expenses                                                  34,254
                                                             -----------
   Total expenses before expense reimbursement                 2,648,357
  Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 4)        (119,509)
                                                             -----------
   Net expenses                                                2,528,848
                                                             -----------
     Net investment income                                    10,864,878
 Net gain (loss) from investment transactions                          -
                                                             -----------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                  $10,864,878
                                                             ===========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                       24
<PAGE>

                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Service        Distribution      Institutional
                                                            Plan series       Plan series          series            Total
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>               <C>              <C>
 INVESTMENT INCOME
 Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                        $  2,249,638     $   2,663,057     $   1,426,639    $   6,339,334
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
 Expenses:
   Management fees (note 4)                                      234,499           276,546           148,326          659,371
   12b-1 expense (note 4)                                         53,171            49,929                 -          103,100
   Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                 4,707            41,838               350           46,895
   Custodian's fees and expenses                                  18,090            23,545            13,076           54,711
   Directors' fees and expenses (note 4)                           1,164             1,459               832            3,455
   Professional fees                                               6,555             7,421             3,939           17,915
   Shareholders' reports--printing and mailing expenses            3,829            21,456               200           25,485
   Federal and state registration fees                             1,504               538                 -            2,042
   Other expenses                                                  4,140             5,218             3,945           13,303
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
     Total expenses before expense reimbursement                 327,659           427,950           170,668          926,277
   Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 4)        (11,469)          (47,885)                -          (59,354)
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
     Net expenses                                                316,190           380,065           170,668          866,923
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
       Net investment income                                   1,933,448         2,282,992         1,255,971        5,472,411
 Net gain (loss) from investment transactions                          -                 -                 -                -
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                 $  1,933,448     $   2,282,992     $   1,255,971    $   5,472,411
                                                            ------------     -------------     -------------    -------------
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      25
<PAGE>

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended February 29, 1996
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   MASSACHUSETTS MONEY MARKET
                                                            ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Service            Distribution       Institutional
                                                            Plan series          Plan series           Series       Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                         <C>                  <C>                <C>               <C>
 INVESTMENT INCOME
 Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                        $  1,139,943         $  904,774         $   124,483       $   2,169,200
                                                            ------------         ----------         -----------       -------------
 Expenses:
   Management fees (note 4)                                      123,420             97,516              13,492             234,428
   12b-1 expense (note 4)                                         30,649             21,424                   -              52,073
   Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                   801             32,367                 747              33,915
   Custodian's fees and expenses                                  22,234             22,962               2,566              47,762
   Directors' fees and expenses (note 4)                           1,237              1,029                 137               2,403
   Professional fees                                               8,515              6,795               1,010              16,320
   Shareholders' reports--printing and mailing expenses              261             18,368                 277              18,906
   Federal and state regulation fees                               3,358              1,165                 626               5,149
   Other expenses                                                  3,824              2,433                 415               6,672
                                                            ------------         ----------         -----------       -------------
     Total expenses before expense reimbursement                 194,299            204,059              19,270             417,628
   Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 4)        (24,442)           (70,083)               (919)            (95,444)
                                                            ------------         ----------         -----------       -------------
     Net expenses                                                169,857            133,976              18,351             322,184
                                                            ------------         ----------         -----------       -------------
       Net investment income                                     970,086            770,798             106,132           1,847,016
 Net gain (loss) from investment transactions                          -                  -                   -                   -
                                                            ------------         ----------         -----------       -------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                 $    970,086         $  770,798         $   106,132       $   1,847,016
                                                            ============         ==========         ===========       =============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      26
<PAGE>

                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                      NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
                                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Service          Distribution     Institutional
                                                              Plan series        Plan series          series            Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>
 INVESTMENT INCOME
 Tax-exempt interest income (note 1)                          $     18,844      $  1,135,683      $        624      $  1,155,151
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
 Expenses:
   Management fees (note 4)                                          2,014           121,439                66           123,519
   12b-1 expense (note 4)                                              299            13,414                 -            13,713
   Shareholders' servicing agent fees and expenses                   1,141            29,335                22            30,498
   Custodian's fees and expenses                                       933            57,461                32            58,426
   Directors' fees and expenses (note 4)                                 7               371                 -               378
   Professional fees                                                   263            16,033                 9            16,305
   Shareholders' reports--printing and mailing expenses              2,679            43,448                73            46,200
   Federal and state registration fees                               2,293               631                26             2,950
   Other expenses                                                       58             3,145                 1             3,204
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
     Total expenses before expense reimbursement                     9,687           285,277               229           295,193
   Expense reimbursement from investment adviser (note 4)           (6,908)         (118,284)             (138)         (125,330)
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
     Net expenses                                                    2,779           166,993                91           169,863
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
       Net investment income                                        16,065           968,690               533           985,288
 Net gain (loss) from investment transactions                            -                 -                 -                 -
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations                   $     16,065      $    968,690      $        533      $    985,288
                                                              ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      27
<PAGE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                                          RESERVES            
                                                               -------------   -------------  
                                                                 Year ended      Year ended   
                                                                   2/29/96         2/28/95    
                                                               -------------   -------------  
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>            
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                         $  10,864,878   $   8,795,175
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions                    --              --
                                                               -------------   -------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                      10,864,878       8,795,175
                                                               -------------   -------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                          (10,864,878)     (8,795,175)
                                                               -------------   -------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                                808,776,352     657,011,312
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due
  to reinvestment of distributions from net investment
  income and from net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                    10,240,006       7,787,100
                                                               -------------   -------------
                                                                 819,016,358     664,798,412
 Cost of shares redeemed                                        (830,960,291)   (717,393,211)
                                                               -------------   -------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
   Common share transactions                                     (11,943,933)    (52,594,799)
 Net assets at the beginning of year                             351,606,397     404,201,196
                                                               -------------   -------------
 Net assets at the end of year                                 $ 339,662,464   $ 351,606,397
                                                               =============   =============
 
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                       28
<PAGE>
 
 
                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                                          CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       Year ended February 29, 1996
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Service       Distribution    Institutional
                                                            Plan series     Plan series        series          Total
<S>                                                         <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income....................................  $   1,933,448   $   2,282,992   $   1,255,971   $   5,472,411
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions....             --              --              --              --
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
 Net increase in net assets from operations..............       1,933,448       2,282,992       1,255,971       5,472,411
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)...................     (1,933,448)     (2,282,992)     (1,255,971)     (5,472,411)
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares.........................    137,297,132     130,907,267     212,399,556     480,603,955
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment
  income and from net realized gains from investment
  transactions............................................      1,633,671       1,762,239           3,093       3,399,003
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
                                                              138,930,803     132,669,506     212,402,649     484,002,958
 Cost of shares redeemed                                     (109,980,788)   (126,806,592)   (228,782,833)   (465,570,213)
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
      Common share transactions...........................     28,950,015       5,862,914     (16,380,184)     18,432,745
Net assets at the beginning of year......................      41,771,918      67,157,179      50,772,389     159,701,486
                                                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
Net assets at the end of year............................   $  70,721,933   $  73,020,093   $  34,392,205   $ 178,134,231
                                                            =============   =============   =============   =============  
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                       29
<PAGE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     CALIFORNIA MONEY MARKET
                                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Year ended February 28, 1995
                                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Service        Distribution      Institutional
                                                              Plan series       Plan series          series                Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 <S>                                                         <C>               <C>               <C>                  <C>
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                       $   2,628,687     $   1,814,647     $   1,366,100        $   5,809,434
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions             (11,576)           (4,489)           (2,299)             (18,364)
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                     2,617,111         1,810,158         1,363,801            5,791,070
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                         (2,617,111)       (1,810,158)       (1,363,801)          (5,791,070)
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                              208,318,412       113,315,156       247,997,081          569,630,649
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment
  income and from net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                   2,983,786         1,322,451             7,041            4,313,278
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------
                                                               211,302,198       114,637,607       248,004,122          573,943,927
 Cost of shares redeemed                                      (584,768,062)     (119,860,860)     (229,530,966)        (934,159,888)
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
   Common share transactions                                  (373,465,864)       (5,223,253)       18,473,156         (360,215,961)
 Net assets at the beginning of year                           415,237,782        72,380,432        32,299,233          519,917,447
                                                             -------------     -------------     -------------        -------------

 Net assets at the end of year                               $  41,771,918     $  67,157,179     $  50,772,389        $ 159,701,486
                                                             =============     =============     =============        =============
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<PAGE>
 
                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                      MASSACHUSETTS MONEY MARKET
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     Year ended February 29, 1996
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Service         Distribution     Institutional
                                                               Plan series       Plan series          series       Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>               <C>              <C>             <C>
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                         $    970,086      $    770,798     $    106,132    $  1,847,016
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions                    -                 -                -               -
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                        970,086           770,798          106,132       1,847,016
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                            (970,086)         (770,798)        (106,132)     (1,847,016)
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                                77,847,781        24,524,563       16,474,350     118,846,694
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment
  income and from net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                      960,638           758,160           46,176       1,764,974
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
                                                                 78,808,419        25,282,723       16,520,526     120,611,668
 Cost of shares redeemed                                        (68,289,392)      (23,240,661)     (14,005,907)   (105,535,960)
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
   Common share transactions                                     10,519,027         2,042,062        2,514,619      15,075,708
 Net assets at the beginning of year                             27,731,552        24,237,180        1,035,560      53,004,292
                                                               ------------      ------------     ------------    ------------
 Net assets at the end of year                                 $ 38,250,579      $ 26,279,242     $  3,550,179    $ 68,080,000
                                                               ============      ============     ============    ============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      31
<PAGE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    MASSACHUSETTS MONEY MARKET
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Year ended February 28, 1995
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Service       Distribution    Institutional
                                                               Plan series      Plan series        series           Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                           <C>              <C>             <C>             <C>
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                        $   1,007,902    $    699,762    $    101,590    $   1,809,254
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions               (1,430)         (1,013)            (60)          (2,503)
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                      1,006,472         698,749         101,530        1,806,751
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                          (1,006,472)       (698,749)       (101,530)      (1,806,751)
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                               126,292,160      26,877,207      10,226,869      163,396,236
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment income
  and from net realized gains from investment transactions          982,397         655,827           5,596        1,643,820
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
                                                                127,274,557      27,533,034      10,232,465      165,040,056
 Cost of shares redeemed                                       (138,119,127)    (31,068,859)    (12,602,539)    (181,790,525)
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
   Common share transactions                                    (10,844,570)     (3,535,825)     (2,370,074)     (16,750,469)
 Net assets at the beginning of year                             38,576,122      27,773,005       3,405,634       69,754,761
                                                              -------------    ------------    ------------    -------------
 Net assets at the end of year                                $  27,731,552    $ 24,237,180    $  1,035,560    $  53,004,292
                                                              =============    ============    ============    =============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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<PAGE>

                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                       NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Year ended February 29, 1996
                                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Service       Distribution     Institutional
                                                               Plan series     Plan series         series             Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>              <C>                <C>
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                         $  16,065       $    968,690       $    533         $    985,288
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions                 -                  -              -                    -
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                      16,065            968,690            533              985,288
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                          (16,065)          (968,690)          (533)            (985,288)
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                                364,272         36,230,907              -           36,595,179
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment
  income and from net realized gains from investment
  transactions                                                    13,053            942,307              -              955,360
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
                                                                 377,325         37,173,214              -           37,550,539
 Cost of shares redeemed                                        (462,939)       (35,339,438)             -          (35,802,377)
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
   Common share transactions                                     (85,614)         1,833,776              -            1,748,162
 Net assets at the beginning of year                             640,073         29,797,672         16,667           30,454,412
                                                               ---------       ------------       --------         ------------
 Net assets at the end of year                                 $ 554,459       $ 31,631,448       $ 16,667         $ 32,202,574
                                                               =========       ============       ========         ============
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      33
<PAGE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                      NEW YORK MONEY MARKET
                                                             -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  Year ended February 28, 1995
                                                             -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Service         Distribution        Institutional
                                                             Plan series       Plan series             series              Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 <S>                                                         <C>               <C>                 <C>              <C>
 OPERATIONS
 Net investment income                                       $    17,057       $    692,514           $    385         $    709,956
 Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions                 -                  -                  -                    -
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
  Net increase in net assets from operations                      17,057            692,514                385              709,956
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (note 1)                          (17,057)          (692,514)              (385)            (709,956)
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
 COMMON SHARE TRANSACTIONS                                                                                                         
  (at constant net asset value of $1 per share) (note 1)                                                                           
 Net proceeds from sale of shares                              1,126,675         16,626,815                  -           17,753,490
 Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders due to                                                                           
  reinvestment of distributions from net investment                                                                                
  income and from net realized gains from investment                                                                               
  transactions                                                    15,591            626,707                  -              642,298
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
                                                               1,142,266         17,253,522                  -           18,395,788
 Cost of shares redeemed                                      (1,058,955)       (15,341,900)                 -          (16,400,855)
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from                                                                               
   Common share transactions                                      83,311          1,911,622                  -            1,994,933
 Net assets at the beginning of year                             556,762         27,886,050             16,667           28,459,479
                                                             -----------       ------------           --------         ------------
 Net assets at the end of year                               $   640,073       $ 29,797,672           $ 16,667         $ 30,454,412
                                                             ===========       ============           ========         ============ 
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      34
<PAGE>
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

At February 29, 1996, the money market Funds (the "Funds") covered in this
report are Nuveen Tax-Free Reserves, Inc., a nationally diversified Fund, Nuveen
California Tax-Free Fund, Inc. (comprising the Nuveen California Tax-Free Money
Market Fund) and Nuveen Tax-Free Money Market Fund, Inc. (comprising the Nuveen
Massachusetts and New York Tax-Free Money Market Funds).

The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-
end, diversified management investment companies.

Each Fund invests in tax-exempt money market instruments. Shares of the state
Funds are issued in three series: (1) the "Service Plan" series intended for
purchase by or through banks and other organizations who have agreed to perform
certain services for their customers who are shareholders of this series of the
Fund, (2) the "Distribution Plan" series intended for purchase by or through
securities dealers who have agreed to perform distribution and administrative
services for their customers who are shareholders of this series of the Fund and
(3) the "Institutional" series intended for purchase by trustees, bank trust
departments and investment bankers or advisers who do not perform additional
distribution and administrative services.

Each Fund issues its own shares, at net asset value which the Fund will seek to
maintain at $1.00 per share without a sales charge.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Funds in the preparation of their financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.

Securities valuation

Investments in each of the Funds consist of short-term municipal securities
maturing within one year from the date of acquisition. Securities with a
maturity of more than one year in all cases have variable rate and demand
features qualifying them as short-term securities and are traded and valued at
amortized cost. On a dollar-weighted basis, the average maturity of all such
securities must be 90 days or less (at February 29, 1996, the dollar-weighted
average life was 33 days for Reserves, 22 days for California Money Market, 53
days for Massachusetts Money Market and 32 days for New York Money Market).

                                       35
<PAGE>
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Securities transactions

Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and
losses from such transactions are determined on the specific identification
method. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis
may be settled a month or more after the transaction date. The securities so
purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have
instructed the custodian to segregate assets in a separate account with a
current value at least equal to the amount of its purchase commitments. At
February 29, 1996, the Massachusetts Money Market had purchase commitments of
$2,561,026. There were no such purchase commitments in any of the other Funds.

Interest income

Interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for
amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.

Dividends and distributions to shareholders

Net investment income, adjusted for realized short-term gains and losses on
investment transactions, is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record as
of the close of each business day and payment is made or reinvestment is
credited to shareholder accounts after month-end.

Income taxes

Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes and intends to
comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies by distributing all of its net investment income,
including any net realized gains from investments, to shareholders. Therefore,
no federal income tax provision is required. Furthermore, each Fund intends to
satisfy conditions which will enable interest from municipal securities, which
is exempt from regular federal income tax and designated state income taxes for
the California, Massachusetts and New York Money Market Funds, to retain such
tax exempt status when distributed to the shareholders of the Funds. All income
dividends paid during the year ended February 29, 1996, have been designated
Exempt Interest Dividends.

Insurance commitments

The Funds have obtained commitments (each a "Commitment") from Municipal Bond
Investors Assurance Corporation ("MBIA") with respect to certain designated
bonds held by the Funds for which credit support is furnished by banks
("Approved Banks") approved by MBIA under its established credit approval
standards. Under the terms of a Commitment, if a Fund were to determine that
certain adverse circumstances relating to the financial condition of the
Approved Bank had occurred, the Fund could cause MBIA to issue a "while-in-fund"
insurance policy covering the underlying bonds; after time and subject to
further terms and conditions, the Fund could obtain from MBIA an "insured-to-
maturity" insurance policy as to the covered bonds. Each type of insurance
policy would insure payment of interest on the bonds

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                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

and payment of principal at maturity. Although such insurance would not
guarantee the market value of the bonds or the value of the Funds' shares, the
Funds believe that their ability to obtain insurance for such bonds under such
adverse circumstances will enable the Funds to hold or dispose of such bonds at
a price at or near their par value.

Derivative financial instruments

In October 1994, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 119 Disclosure about Derivative
Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments which prescribes
disclosure requirements for transactions in certain derivative financial
instruments including future, forward, swap, and option contracts, and other
financial instruments with similar characteristics. Although the Funds are
authorized to invest in such financial instruments, and may do so in the future,
they did not make any such investments during the year ended February 29, 1996,
other than occasional purchases of high quality synthetic money market
securities, if applicable.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net
assets from operations during the reporting period.

2. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales (including maturities) of investment securities during the
year ended February 29, 1996, were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                           RESERVES            CA              MA              NY
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                     <C>               <C>             <C>             <C>
Purchases.............  $1,299,772,860    $483,700,236    $235,091,836    $106,630,911
Sales and Maturities..   1,317,652,500     458,401,000     216,602,000     104,915,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>

At February 29, 1996, the cost of investments owned for federal income tax
purposes was the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes for all
Funds.

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<PAGE>
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

At February 29, 1996, the Funds had common stock authorized at $.01 par value
per share. The composition of net assets as well as the number of authorized
shares were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                 RESERVES             CA                MA                NY
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                           <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>
Capital paid in:
  Service Plan series         $           --    $   70,721,933    $   38,250,579    $      554,459
  Distribution Plan series                --        73,020,093        26,279,242        31,631,448
  Institutional series                    --        34,392,205         3,550,179            16,667
                              --------------    --------------    --------------    -------------- 
Net assets                    $  339,662,464    $  178,134,231    $   68,080,000    $   32,202,574
                              ==============    ==============    ==============    ============== 
Authorized shares              2,000,000,000     2,350,000,000     2,500,000,000     2,500,000,000
                              ==============    ==============    ==============    ============== 
</TABLE>
[CAPTION]

4. MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Under the Funds' investment management agreements with Nuveen Advisory Corp.
(the "Adviser"), a wholly owned subsidiary of The John Nuveen Company, each Fund
pays to the Adviser an annual management fee, payable monthly, at the rates set
forth below which are based upon the average daily net asset value of each Fund:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
- -------------------------------------------------------------
                                          MANAGEMENT FEES
- -------------------------------------------------------------
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSET VALUE          RESERVES    CA, MA, NY
- -------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>           <C>  
For the first $500,000,000              .5 of 1%     .4 of 1%
For the next $500,000,000             .475 of 1    .375 of 1
For net assets over $1,000,000,000     .45 of 1     .35 of 1
- -------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

Also, pursuant to a distribution agreement with the Funds, Nuveen is the
distributor or principal underwriter of Fund shares and pays sales and promotion
expenses in connection with the offering of Fund shares. The Funds have adopted
a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940
and a Service Plan pursuant to which the Distributor Plan series and the Service
Plan series and Nuveen pay, in equal amounts, fees to securities dealers and
service organizations for services rendered in the distribution of shares of the
Funds or the servicing of shareholder accounts. For Reserves, total service
payments to such securities dealers and organizations on an annualized basis
range from .1 of 1% to .2 of 1% of the average daily net asset value of serviced
accounts up to $10 million and .3 of 1% for such assets over $10 million. For
the California, Massachusetts and New York Money Market Funds, total service
payments to such securities dealers and organizations are .25 of 1% per year of
the average daily net asset value of serviced accounts.


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                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996

The management fee referred to above is reduced by, or the Adviser assumes
certain expenses of each Fund, in an amount necessary to prevent the total
expenses of each Fund (including the management fee and each Fund's share of
service payments under the Distribution and Service Plans, but excluding
interest, taxes, fees incurred in acquiring and disposing of portfolio
securities and, to the extent permitted, extraordinary expenses) in any fiscal
year from exceeding .75 of 1% of the average daily net asset value of Reserves,
and .55 of 1% of the average daily net asset value of the California,
Massachusetts and New York Money Market Funds.

The management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and
administrative services, and general office facilities. The Funds pay no
compensation directly to their directors who are affiliated with the Adviser or
to their officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the
Funds from the Adviser.

5. INVESTMENT COMPOSITION

Each Fund invests in municipal securities which include general obligation and
revenue bonds. At February 29, 1996, the revenue sources by municipal purpose
for these investments, expressed as a percent of total investments, were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------
                                RESERVES    CA    MA    NY
- -----------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>         <C>   <C>   <C>
Revenue Bonds:
  Pollution Control Facilities     36%      12%   12%   27%
  Health Care Facilities           23       20    21    15
  Housing Facilities                6       22     3     8
  Water/Sewer Facilities            3       14     6    --
  Educational Facilities            4       --    14     2
  Lease Rental Facilities          --       12    --    --
  Electric Utilities                2        4    10    --
  Transportation                    2       --     5     3
  Other                            13        9    --    22
General Obligation Bonds           11        7    29    23
                                  ---      ---   ---   ---
                                  100%     100%  100%  100%
                                  ===      ===   ===   ===
- -----------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

In addition, certain temporary investments in short-term municipal securities
have credit enhancements (letters of credit, guarantees or insurance) issued by
third party domestic or foreign banks or other institutions (95% for Reserves,
100% for California, 62% for Massachusetts and 84% for New York).

For additional information regarding each investment security, refer to the
Portfolio of Investments.


                                      39

<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                           Income from investment operations          Less distributions
                                          --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Net
                                                               realized and       Dividends
                           Net asset             Net        unrealized gain        from net       Distribution         Net asset
                     value beginning      investment            (loss) from      investment               from      value end of
                           of period          income            investments          income      capital gains            period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
RESERVES
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>             <C>                <C>    
                   
Year ended 2/29    
 1996                        $1.000           $.032*                $    -          $(.032)            $    -            $1.000     
Year ended 2/28,   
 1995                         1.000            .025*                     -           (.025)                 -             1.000 
 1994                         1.000            .018*                     -           (.018)                 -             1.000
 1993                         1.000            .023                      -           (.023)                 -             1.000
5 months ended     
 2/29/92                      1.000             015                      -           (.015)                 -             1.000 
Year ended 9/30,   
 1991                         1.000            .046                      -           (.046)                 -             1.000 
 1990                         1.000            .055                      -           (.055)                 -             1.000
 1989                         1.000            .057                      -           (.057)                 -             1.000
Year ended 2/29    
 1988                         1.000            .045                      -           (.045)                 -             1.000 
Year ended 2/28,   
 1987                         1.000            .039                      -           (.039)                 -             1.000 
 1986                         1.000            .045*                     -           (.045)                 -             1.000 
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>
See notes on page 46.

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<PAGE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     NUVEEN TAX-FREE MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                              FEBRUARY 29, 1996
 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Ratios/Supplemental data
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average    
on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after    
       value    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement    reimbursement*       reimbursement*    
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  
  
     3.23%          $339,662                 .79%                3.18%              .75%                3.22%    
  
     2.46            351,606                 .78                 2.40               .75                 2.43      
     1.84            404,201                 .80                 1.78               .75                 1.83     
     2.34            450,746                 .74                 2.35               .74                 2.35
   
     1.45            477,127                 .75+                3.48+              .75+                3.48+
    
     4.57            451,808                 .72                 4.56               .72                 4.56     
     5.45            430,206                 .73                 5.45               .73                 5.45     
     5.70            390,258                 .72                 5.69               .72                 5.69     
   
     4.52            409,653                 .73                 4.52               .73                 4.52     

     3.88            361,044                 .73                 3.85               .73                 3.85     
     4.46            272,677                 .80                 4.34               .75                 4.39     
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                       41
 
<PAGE>
 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Income from investment operations           Less distributions
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                               Net
                                          Net                         realized and
                                  asset value               Net         unrealized       Dividends from    Distributions
                                    beginning        investment   gain (loss) from       net investment             from
                                    of period            income        investments               income    capital gains
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
CA**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                   <C>                <C>                  <C>              <C>                 <C> 
Year ended
 2/29/96
 Service Plan series                   $1.000             $.033*               $ -              $(.033)              $ - 
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .033*                 -               (.033)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .034                  -               (.034)                -   
Year ended
 2/28/95
 Service Plan series                    1.000              .026*                 -               (.026)                -   
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .026*                 -               (.026)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .027                  -               (.027)                -   
Year ended
 2/28/94
 Service Plan series                    1.000              .019                  -               (.019)                -   
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .019*                 -               (.019)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .021                  -               (.021)                -   
Year ended
 2/28/93
 Service Plan series                    1.000              .023*                 -               (.023)                -   
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .023*                 -               (.023)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .024                  -               (.024)                -   
8 months ended
 2/29/92
 Service Plan series                    1.000              .024*                 -               (.024)                -   
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .024*                 -               (.024)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .025                  -               (.025)                -   
Year ended
 6/30/91
 Service Plan series                    1.000              .047*                 -               (.047)                -   
 Distribution Plan series               1.000              .047*                 -               (.047)                -   
 Institutional series                   1.000              .048                  -               (.048)                -   
Year ended 6/30,
 1990++                                 1.000              .054*                 -               (.054)                -   
 1989++                                 1.000              .056*                 -               (.056)                -   
 1988++                                 1.000              .043*                 -               (.043)                -   
 1987++                                 1.000              .039*                 -               (.039)                -   
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes on page 46

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                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    Ratios/Supplemental data 
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       Ratio of net 
                                                           Ratio of      investment               Ratio       Ratio of net
                                                        expenses to       income to         of expenses  investment income
                                           Net assets   average net     average net          to average         to average
Net asset value    Total return on      end of period assets before   assets before    net assets after   net assets after
  end of period    net asset value     (in thousands) reimbursement   reimbursement      reimbursement*     reimbursement*
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                    <C>               <C>              <C>             <C>                <C>                 <C> 


  $ 1.000               3.32%             $ 70,722          .56%            3.28%             .54%                3.30%
    1.000               3.31                73,020          .62             3.23              .55                 3.30
    1.000               3.40                34,392          .46             3.39              .46                 3.39


    1.000               2.59                41,772          .59             2.15              .55                 2.19
    1.000               2.60                67,157          .64             2.47              .55                 2.56
    1.000               2.69                50,772          .47             2.74              .47                 2.74


    1.000               1.94               415,238          .53             1.94              .53                 1.94
    1.000               1.92                72,380          .73             1.74              .55                 1.92
    1.000               2.07                32,299          .41             2.06              .41                 2.06


    1.000               2.28               469,812          .57             2.24              .55                 2.26
    1.000               2.29                80,652          .62             2.19              .55                 2.26
    1.000               2.36                24,156          .47             2.33              .47                 2.33


    1.000               2.39               478,886          .56+            3.53+             .55+                3.54+
    1.000               2.39                91,670          .61+            3.48+             .55+                3.54+
    1.000               2.45                18,334          .45+            3.64+             .45+                3.64+


    1.000               4.70               431,590          .57             4.65              .55                 4.67
    1.000               4.70                90,031          .61             4.61              .55                 4.67
    1.000               4.80                22,342          .45             4.77              .45                 4.77

    1.000               5.37               452,465          .59             5.34              .55                 5.38
    1.000               5.62               362,927          .57             5.68              .55                 5.70
    1.000               4.28               207,897          .59             4.27              .55                 4.31
    1.000               3.90               284,956          .63             3.79              .50                 3.92
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>



                                       43
<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS:

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           Income from investment operations          Less distributions
                                          --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Net
                                 Net                           realized and       Dividends
                         asset value             Net        unrealized gain        from net       Distribution
                           beginning      investment            (loss) from      investment               from
                           of period          income            investments          income      capital gains
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA***
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>             <C>

Year ended
 2/29/96
  Service Plan series        $1.000           $.032*                   $--          $(.032)               $--
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .032*                    --           (.032)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .032*                    --           (.032)                --
Year ended
 2/28/95
  Service Plan series         1.000            .025*                    --           (.025)                --
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .025*                    --           (.025)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .026                     --           (.026)                --
Year ended
 2/28/94
  Service Plan series         1.000            .018*                    --           (.018)                --
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .017*                    --           (.017)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .018                     --           (.018)                --
Year ended
 2/28/94
  Service Plan series         1.000            .023*                    --           (.023)                --
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .023*                    --           (.023)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .023*                    --           (.023)                --
10 months ended
 2/29/92
  Service Plan series         1.000            .032*                    --           (.032)                --
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .032*                    --           (.032)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .032                     --           (.032)                --
Year ended
 4/30/91
  Service Plan series         1.000            .053*                    --           (.053)                --
  Distribution Plan series    1.000            .053*                    --           (.053)                --
  Institutional series        1.000            .053                     --           (.053)                --
Year ended 4/30,
  1990++                      1.000            .057*                    --           (.057)                --
  1989++                      1.000            .050*                    --           (.050)                --
  1988++                      1.000            .043*                    --           (.043)                --
 12/10/86 to
  4/30/87++                   1.000            .016*                    --           (.016)                --
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See notes on page 46.

                                      44
<PAGE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                                                                              FEBRUARY 29, 1996

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         Ratios/Supplemental data
            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Ratio of             Ratio of          Ratio of             Ratio of
                                                        expenses to       net investment          expenses       net investment
   Net asset    Total return        Net assets              average    income to average    to average net    income to average
value end of    on net asset     end of period    net assets before    net assets before      assets after     net assets after
      period           value    (in thousands)        reimbursement        reimbursement    reimbursement*       reimbursement*
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>             <C>             <C>               <C>                  <C>                  <C>               <C>



      $1.000           3.17%           $38,251                 .63%                3.06%              .55%                3.14%
       1.000           3.17             26,279                 .84                 2.87               .55                 3.16
       1.000           3.18              3,550                 .57                 3.12               .54                 3.15


       1.000           2.53             27,732                 .61                 2.49               .55                 2.55
       1.000           2.53             24,237                 .82                 2.28               .55                 2.55
       1.000           2.61              1,036                 .47                 2.63               .47                 2.63


       1.000           1.77             38,576                 .55                 1.88               .52                 1.91
       1.000           1.74             27,773                 .76                 1.67               .55                 1.88
       1.000           1.80              3,406                 .49                 1.93               .49                 1.93


       1.000           2.33             40,214                 .73                 2.16               .55                 2.34
       1.000           2.33             27,993                 .82                 2.07               .55                 2.34
       1.000           2.34              5,325                 .58                 2.31               .55                 2.34


       1.000           3.22             61,476                 .62+                3.73+              .55+                3.80+
       1.000           3.22             34,509                 .72+                3.63+              .55+                3.80+
       1.000           3.24              8,917                 .53+                3.82+              .53+                3.82+


       1.000           5.30             37,979                 .68                 5.12               .55                 5.25
       1.000           5.30             33,809                 .76                 5.04               .55                 5.25
       1.000           5.30             14,973                 .54                 5.26               .54                 5.26

       1.000           5.70             53,631                 .74                 5.48               .55                 5.67
       1.000           5.00             31,319                 .76                 4.97               .55                 5.18
       1.000           4.29             35,614                 .75                 4.03               .48                 4.30

       1.000           1.60             12,371                3.02+                1.40+              .06+                4.36+
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
 

                                       45
<PAGE>

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED DATA FOR A COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD IS AS
FOLLOWS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              Income from investment operations               Less distributions
                                              ---------------------------------        ---------------------------------
                                                                             Net
                                     Net                            realized and
                             asset value             Net              unrealized       Dividends from      Distributions
                               beginning      investment        gain (loss) from       net investment               from
                               of period          income             investments               income      capital gains
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NY***
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>              <C>               <C>                    <C>                 <C>
Year ended
   2/29/96
   Service Plan series            $1.000          $.032*                     $ -              $(.032)                $ -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .032*                       -               (.032)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .032*                       -               (.032)                  -
Year ended
   2/28/95
   Service Plan series             1.000           .024*                       -               (.024)                  -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .024*                       -               (.024)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .023*                       -               (.023)                  -
Year ended
   2/28/94
   Service Plan series             1.000           .015*                       -               (.015)                  -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .015*                       -               (.015)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .015*                       -               (.015)                  -
Year ended
   2/28/93
   Service Plan series             1.000           .020*                       -               (.020)                  -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .020*                       -               (.020)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .020*                       -               (.020)                  -
10 months ended
   2/29/92
   Service Plan series             1.000           .029*                       -               (.029)                  -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .029*                       -               (.029)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .030*                       -               (.030)                  -
Year ended
   4/30/91
   Service Plan series             1.000           .047*                       -               (.047)                  -
   Distribution Plan series        1.000           .047*                       -               (.047)                  -
   Institutional series            1.000           .047*                       -               (.047)                  -
Year ended 4/30,
   1990++                          1.000           .054*                       -               (.054)                  -
   1989++                          1.000           .050*                       -               (.050)                  -
   1988++                          1.000           .041*                       -               (.041)                  -
12/10/86 to
   4/30/87++                       1.000           .015*                       -               (.015)                  -
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
*    Reflects the waiver of certain management fees and reimbursement of certain
     other expenses by the Adviser, if applicable (note 4).
**   Effective for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1991, and thereafter, the Fund
     has presented the above per share data by series.
***  Effective for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1991, and thereafter, the
     Fund has presented the above per share data by series.
+    Annualized.
+ +  Represents combined per share data and ratios for the Service Plan,
     Distribution Plan and Institutional series.

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                                NUVEEN TAX-FREE MONEY MARKET FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT
                                                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996


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                                                                      Ratios/Supplemental data
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                                                            Ratio of         Ratio of net             Ratio of        Ratio of net
                                                            expences    investment income             expences   investment income
                                       Net assets         to average           to average           to average          to average
Net asset value  Total return on    end of period  net assets before    net assets before     net assets after    net assets after
  end of period  net asset value   (in thousands)      reimbursement        reimbursement       reimbursement*      reimbursement*
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<C>              <C>               <C>             <C>                  <C>                   <C>                <C>


         $1.000             3.20%         $   554               1.92%                1.82%                  .55%              3.19%
          1.000             3.20           31,631                .94                 2.80                   .55               3.19
          1.000             3.20               17               1.38                 2.37                   .55               3.20


          1.000             2.36              640                .95                 1.98                   .55               2.38
          1.000             2.37           29,798                .79                 2.14                   .55               2.38
          1.000             2.28               17               2.14                  .79                   .55               2.38


          1.000             1.51              557               1.49                  .69                   .55               1.63
          1.000             1.51           27,886                .78                 1.40                   .55               1.63
          1.000             1.51               17               4.60                (2.42)                  .55               1.63


          1.000             2.02              529               1.17                 1.42                   .55               2.04
          1.000             2.02           34,827                .78                 1.81                   .55               2.04
          1.000             2.02               17              19.33               (16.59)                  .55               2.19


          1.000             2.94            1,934                .87+                3.19+                  .55+              3.51+
          1.000             2.94           45,259                .71+                3.35+                  .55+              3.51+
          1.000             2.97               17              11.89+               (7.83)+                 .55+              3.51+


          1.000             4.73            1,653                .88                 4.39                   .55               4.72
          1.000             4.73           41,446                .69                 4.58                   .55               4.72
          1.000             4.73               17                .62                 4.65                   .55               4.72

          1.000             5.36           41,602                .71                 5.18                   .55               5.34
          1.000             4.95           30,262                .86                 4.74                   .55               5.05
          1.000             4.10           17,016               1.03                 3.54                   .50               4.07

          1.000             1.50            4,134               4.20+                 .05+                  .05+              4.20+
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