Assist with Special Examination of ESG-Related Investment

The Auditor of Public Accounts is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist with a special examination of ESG-related investments. The examination will focus on five state-administered retirement systems in Kentucky and will aim to determine whether these systems are investing in the best interests of the Commonwealth. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting the examination, providing a report, and making recommendations. The firm should have experience in conducting proxy voting audits, creating proxy voting guidelines, and engaging in corporate engagement and shareholder proposal processes. • The examination will focus on five state-administered retirement systems in Kentucky. • The selected firm will be responsible for conducting the examination, providing a report, and making recommendations. • The firm should have experience in conducting proxy voting audits, creating proxy voting guidelines, and engaging in corporate engagement and shareholder proposal processes. • The firm should have no pecuniary interest in any restricted financial company and should have familiarity with the responsibilities, obligations, and legal requirements of shareholders.