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

Florida Growth Fund Program Provided $135 Million in FRS Distributions in Fiscal Year 2022-23

Report 24-01, January 2024




Report Summary

  • As of June 30, 2023, the board’s Florida Growth Fund Program made 145 such investments totaling $998 million; these investments were either direct investments or private equity funds with a Florida presence. This includes new direct investments in 17 companies and 16 private equity funds totaling $75.4 million in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
  • From fund inception in 2008 through June 30, 2023, the program distributed $965.7 million to the Florida Retirement System Pension Fund. During the review period, the amount distributed was $135 million. Since inception, funds within the Florida Growth Fund Program have generally met or exceeded benchmarks set for each fund.
  • The Florida Growth Fund Program’s investments have resulted in economic benefits. As of June 30, 2023, investment managers reported that program investments created 6,783 jobs and made $703.4 million in capital expenditures in Florida during the review period.

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.