Closed Session: Audit & Risk Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting: June 6, 2024 | Posted: June 8, 2026 | SURS Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The meeting of the of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 3:40 p.m.
The following trustees were present: Dr. Andriy Bodnaruk; Dr. Fred Giertz, chair; Mr. Scott Hendrie; Dr. Steven Rock; Trustee Flaherty; Mr. Pranav Kothari; Mr. John Lyons; Mr. Collin Van Meter; Mr. Antonio Vasquez; and Mr. Mitch Vogel.
Others present: Ms. Suzanne Mayer, Executive Director and Mr. Michael Calabrese of Foley and Lardner.
Reappointment of Cheif Internal Auditor
The Audit & Risk Committee went into closed session at 3:49 pm.
Trustee Fred Giertz wanted to briefly discuss the reappointment of Jackie Hohn as the Chief Internal Auditor. He opened the floor to the other trustees to address any questions, comments or concerns they had with the decision.
The Audit & Risk Returned to open session at 3:52 pm.
Fraud Report
Ms. Bianca Green provided a brief update on a potential external fraud matter that took place on May 6, 2024. She informed the board of the immediate actions that were taken by SURS staff, and she explained that staff has been working with the SURS cybersecurity insurance carrier, Resilience, and with privacy counsel, Polsinelli, to ensure that all appropriate actions have been taken to protect SURS member accounts.
The Audit & Risk Committee returned to open session at 4:50 pm.
Return to Open Session
The open meeting resumed at 3:45 p.m.
Ms. Suzanne Mayer
Executive Director and Secretary, SURS Board of Trustees