The Arizona State Retirement System issued this solicitation to establish one or more contractual agreements for qualified firms to provide professional internal audit services. The work is intended to support robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and objective audit reporting for ASRS. The procurement is an open government services solicitation conducted through Arizona’s official procurement portal, with responses due October 30, 2026.
The Arizona State Retirement System issued this solicitation to establish one or more contractual agreements for qualified firms to provide professional internal audit services. The work is intended to support robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and objective audit reporting for ASRS. The procurement is an open government services solicitation conducted through Arizona’s official procurement portal, with responses due October 30, 2026.
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City
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Phoenix
County
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Maricopa
Address
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3300 N Central Ave
Phone Number
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(602) 240-2000
Zip Code
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85012-0250
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Arizona State Retirement System
Arizona State Retirement System Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, starting with the approval of a consent agenda. The board then discussed and approved the administrative and investment spending plans for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Additionally, the board reviewed the results of the Arizona Department of Administration employee engagement survey, noting high participation and engagement levels, and briefly introduced benchmarking topics related to pension administration performance.
Arizona State Retirement System Investment Committee Public Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting covered a review of the investment market environment, including performance oversight and asset allocation compliance for the period ending March 31, 2026. Presentations and discussions were held regarding asset class investment reports, including public equity, private equity, real estate, credit, and interest rate sensitive asset classes, along with preliminary total fund investment performance. The committee also addressed risk analysis, investment compliance, and a private debt market update from NEPC. Additionally, the committee discussed artificial intelligence implications for investment strategy.
Investment Committee Investment Committee Meeting
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The committee reviewed the second quarter 2026 investment oversight report, which analyzed market performance and the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes on equity and credit markets. Discussions focused on the portfolio's risk-adjusted returns, acknowledging that while longer-term performance remains in the top quartile, shorter-term results have been influenced by market volatility and public equity performance. Additionally, the committee received summaries of activity within asset class committees, specifically covering recommendations for private equity, credit, and real estate investments.
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