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CalPERS team members gathered during lunch this we CalPERS team members gathered during lunch this week for our first employee-led #Juneteenth celebration, creating space to honor Black culture, history, and community. 

By bringing our colleagues together across various teams and divisions, we bolstered the connections that help foster an environment of belonging. These relationships make us a stronger organization and better equipped to serve our members and beneficiaries.

Celebrating Juneteenth reflects our commitment to a "Best Day at CalPERS," which anchors how we show up for one another and the people of California.

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A pension means consistency in retirement.   Meet A pension means consistency in retirement.
 
Meet Mandy, who works for the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority. She shares one word that is so important to many of our members who are looking forward to retirement. It’s one thing that allows our retirees to do so many other things.  
 
Now tell us: what does your CalPERS pension mean to you?
 
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Providing quality, affordable health care is one o Providing quality, affordable health care is one of the most important ways we serve our members.

Through careful analysis and ongoing engagement with health plans, CalPERS teams work year-round to help manage costs while maintaining access to the care members and their families depend on.

Today, CEO Marcie Frost reflected on the data-driven approach that CalPERS team members use to keep health premium increases down.
Today, we raised the Pride flag at CalPERS for the Today, we raised the Pride flag at CalPERS for the first time.

This meaningful milestone reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging — where people are valued for who they are and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

As we honor Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ members, co-workers, and partners. Because when everyone feels seen and heard, we are better equipped to fulfill our mission of serving California’s public servants.

Happy #Pride. 🏳️‍🌈
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CEO Report | Wednesday, June 17, 2026
00:00 Live Stream Begins
01:08 - Risk and Audit Committee
01:32:07 - Closed Session
01:47:44 - Risk and Audit Committee Adjourns
02:02:37 - Finance and Administration Committee 
02:17:52 - Finance and Administration Committee Adjourns
02:28:08 - Board Governance Committee 
02:36:18 - Board Governance Committee Adjourns
02:53:17 - Board of Administration Part I
03:05:52 - Chief Executive Officer Report
03:14:49 - Board of Administration Part II
04:09:02 - Closed Session
04:38:54 - Board of Administration Adjourns
Risk and Audit Committee | Wednesday, June 17 2026

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