OPPENHEIMER MAIN STREET FUNDS INC
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TITLE       TREASURER           
 

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

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<NAME>               OPP.  MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FUND-A
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Change in Accounting Policy

As of November 4, 1997,  in order to conform book and tax bases,  the Fund began
amortization  of premiums on securities for book purposes.  Accordingly,  during
the six months  ended  February  28, 1998,  amounts  have been  reclassified  to
reflect a decrease in  undistributed  net  investment  income of  $112,199, an 
increase in unrealized appreciation on investments of $1,277,368 and a decrease
in paid-in capital of $1,165,169.  For bonds acquired after April 30, 1993, on 
disposition or maturity,  taxable  ordinary income is recognized to the extent 
of the lesser of gain or market discount that would have accrued over the
holding  period.  Realized  gains and losses on  investments  and unrealized
appreciation and depreciation are determined on an identified cost basis,  which
is the same basis used for federal  income tax purposes. 


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