Summary
The Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts issued RFP-045-2600000239-1 to retain a qualified firm to conduct a special examination of ESG-related investments across five state-administered retirement systems, producing an evaluation, report, and recommendations. The selected firm must have experience in proxy voting audits, proxy voting guideline development, and shareholder engagement, and must have no pecuniary interest in restricted financial companies. The contract period extends through September 4, 2026, and the solicitation includes a questions due date and a proposal submission deadline in February 2026.