Earlier this week, SERS, alongside the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, voiced its support of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 6. HCR 6, introduced by Representatives Angela King (R-Celina) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), urges…
While the news of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failures is newsworthy, please know that SERS’ exposure to those banks through investments was small. In total, SERS has experienced a decline in assets of $1,566,393; -$929,410 in SVB…
Many equate financial confidence with financial stability, but while financial stability generally means you are debt free and have money saved to cover emergencies and future expenses, financial confidence goes beyond that. It means you are committed to becoming financially stable and taking…
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) contains detailed information about SERS’ financial operations, which include major initiatives and highlights, investments, and funding for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR) is an overview of the…
During this time of year, the to-do list items seem to keep multiplying. While there are few things to keep in mind as far as your SERS payments and benefits are concerned, we are here to help you keep it all…
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning of a new scam which targets older adults. In this latest scam, victims are told that they have won a class-action lawsuit in a foreign country but must pay taxes or money…
A lot has changed since 1937. For instance, the price of gas, which was 10 cents per gallon, and the cost of a movie ticket, which was 25 cents. But one thing that has remained constant is SERS’ commitment to its…
The American Investment Council (AIC), a private equity advocacy and research organization, released its annual Public Pension Study this week, naming School Employees Retirement System of Ohio number seven on their list of top pension funds with the highest private equity…
As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, the Federal Reserve calculated that U.S. public pensions held $5.85 trillion in assets. This staggering collective value alone places a target on pension systems from a myriad of individuals and groups…
SERS’ Board and staff recognize the gravity of the unprovoked Russian incursion into sovereign Ukraine and its effect on the world. We admire the resolve of the Ukrainian people and support their continuing efforts to defend their peaceful nation. SERS supports…
