That’s what the State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio investment tool offers. Since 1995, it’s maintained Standard & Poor’s highest rating, and offered governmental subdivisions a way to earn greater returns on their invested funds.



WHAT IS STAR OHIO?
The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio allows governmental subdivisions—from municipalities to school districts—to invest funds a highly rated public investment pool.

OUR GOAL:
The Treasurer’s role is to act as an advisor and administrator to STAR Ohio, managing the fund’s portfolio and working to provide the highest return possible on governmental subdivisions’ investments.

HOW IT CAN HELP:
STAR Ohio’s AAAm rating by Standard & Poor’s proves that governmental subdivisions’ investments are incredibly secure in the fund. What’s more, the fund generally offers higher yields than conventional investment vehicles because of the increased earning power of a sizable pool.

 
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> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2009
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2008
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2007
 

INVESTOR DATA

On October 31, 2009, the fund's assets totaled $6,003,939,633 with 3,110 accounts. School districts are one of the primary users of STAR Ohio, with 1,030 accounts totaling approximately 39% of all STAR assets. State custodial funds, cities, counties, townships, villages, libraries and some public hospitals also invest in STAR Ohio.

Note: On July 20, 2001, STAR Ohio eclipsed the $10 billion mark in assets for the first time ever. STAR Ohio has grown more than 3.5 billion or almost 60% since 1/4/99.

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