Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

During Fiscal Years 2016 Through 2018, Major SBA Fund Returns Exceeded Market-Based Investment Benchmarks Over the Long Term

Report 19-04, March 2019




Report Summary

  • For this biennial, Florida Retirement System Pension Plan fund investment returns exceeded the board's overall investment objective for all but one period during a 30-year span.
  • The Pension Plan fund's multi-year performances were similar to returns for some other states with large pension funds. As of June 30, 2017, Florida's pension plan fund had a 10-year return of 5.5%, while nine comparable state pension funds had 10-year returns ranging from 4.4% to 5.8%.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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