Governing with Transparency

Mar. 8, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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The Teachers’ Retirement Board has been recognized for leadership in transparent governance and accountability.

The Board conducts its policy discussions and actions in open meetings. Live audio coverage of the Board’s meetings is streamed via CalSTRS.com.

  • Investment holdings posted on CalSTRS.com.
  • Private equity and other business partnerships publicly disclosed.
  • First in the nation campaign contributions policy.
  • Placement agent disclosure and third party communications policies adopted in 2006.
  • Board ethical behavioral policy adopted.
  • CalSTRS staff salaries and incentives are disclosed during the November meeting.
  • New CalSTRS headquarters costs, budget and funding discussed and decided in public meeting. Independent audit of building project completed.