MINUTES OF THE
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT BOARD
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
June 12, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
540 Board Room, Retirement Office
540 East 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
Hybrid Meeting
Board Members Attending In-Person:
Ms. Christie Behunin, Board Vice President
Mr. Richard Ellis, Board Member
Mr. Marlo Oaks, Board Member
Ms. Laura Warnock, Board Member
Excused:
Mr. Karl Wilson, Board President
Ms. Aaryn Birchell, Board Member
Mr. Larry Evans, Board Member
Staff Attending In-Person:
Mr. Dan Andersen, Executive Director
Mr. Ryan Ashcraft, Retirement Planning Director
Mr. Steve Berg, Director - Information Technology
Mr. Daniel Boster, Savings Plans Director
Mr. Rob Dolphin, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Dee Larsen, General Counsel
Mr. Chet Loftis, PEHP Director
Ms. Stacie Petersen, Executive Assistant
Mr. Kendall Rima, Managing Director - Retirement
Mr. Darron Schryver, Chief Information Security Officer
Staff Attending Virtually:
Mr. Dave Bjarnason, Chief Compliance Officer - Investments
Guests Attending In-Person:
Ms. Lindsey Allen, Eide Bailly LLP
Mr. Paul Skeen, Eide Bailly LLP
Guests Attending Virtually:
Mr. Ryan Donahue, Eide Bailly LLP
Call to Order
Vice President Christie Behunin called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. and welcomed Board members, staff, and guests.
Approval of Minutes
ACTION: Mr. Marlo Oaks moved, seconded by Ms. Laura Warnock, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2025, Administrative Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
ACTION: Ms. Laura Warnock moved, seconded by Mr. Marlo Oaks, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2025, Investment Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
URS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Review
Mr. Rob Dolphin reviewed the 2024 URS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including:
- System Highlights and Member Demographics
- Key Financial Highlights
- Retirees and Average Benefit Payments
- Returns and Performance
- DC Contributions and Benefits
URS Member Satisfaction Survey Results
Mr. Ryan Ashcraft reviewed the Lighthouse 2024 URS Member Satisfaction Survey results, including the following items:
- Demographic Profile
- Tier 2 Retirement Plan Selection
- Website Usage and Satisfaction
- Communication
- Presentations
- Phone Service
- Office Visits
- Willingness to Share Opinions
At 2:40 p.m., Mr. Richard Ellis moved, seconded by Ms. Laura Warnock, to move into Closed Session to discuss confidential legal and cybersecurity matters and Eide Bailly URS Audit Results and Required Communications. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Executive Session - Eide Bailly LLP
At 3:19 p.m., Mr. Marlo Oaks moved, seconded by Mr. Richard Ellis, to move into Executive Session to discuss fiduciary matters related to the Eide Bailly LLP audits. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The following were present:
- Board Members
- Mr. Paul Skeen, Eide Bailly LLP
- Ms. Lindsey Allen, Eide Bailly LLP
- Mr. Ryan Donahue, Eide Bailly LLP
At 3:31 p.m., Mr. Richard Ellis moved, seconded by Mr. Marlo Oaks, to move back into Open Session. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Final Motions/Other Business
Stipulated Order of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice 21-14R
ACTION: Mr. Marlo Oaks moved, seconded by Mr. Richard Ellis, to approve the Stipulated Order of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice 21-14R as submitted by the Adjudicative Hearing Officer. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Adjournment
Mr. Marlo Oaks moved, seconded by Ms. Laura Warnock, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
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Karl W. Wilson, President
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Daniel D. Andersen, Executive Director
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for this meetings should call Stacie Petersen at 801-366-7302 or use Relay Utah (toll-free in-state 7-1-1 or Spanish-language 888-346-3162), giving her at least 48 hours notice or the best notice practicable.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
As a part of security procedures, attendees should be prepared to present a photo ID at the lobby registration desk during a check-in process. Seating will be limited to the room capacity and seats will be on a first come, first served basis.