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Elk County retirement fund posts strong first‑half returns, chief clerk says
Summary
Chief clerk Patrick Straub reported a six‑month return of 21.56% and a plan balance of $37,784,293 as of June 30, 2026; the board was told the actuary’s 2026 ADC estimate was $630,000 while a performance‑driven ADC was cited as $417,736.
Patrick Straub, chief clerk and board secretary, told the Elk County Retirement Board that the plan’s balance ‘‘as of 06/30/2026, our land balance stands at $37,784,293.’’ He said the fund produced a six‑month rate of return of 21.56%, which he described as “tremendous given the composition of our portfolio.”
Straub said the actuarial contribution estimate (ADC) used in the county’s 2026 budget was $630,000, while the ADC implied by year‑to‑date performance was ‘‘417,736.’’ He told board members the commissioners had chosen to continue funding at the budgeted level; through six months the board had funded roughly half of the budgeted ADC.
The presentation emphasized portfolio positioning (a roughly 60% equity, 40% fixed‑income allocation), reliance on an outside actuary and investment adviser, and the primary risks the board watches—investment returns, contribution adequacy, liquidity and longevity of participants. Board members thanked Straub for the work and noted that active management and daily oversight contributed to results.
Straub concluded that the plan’s funded ratio at the time was ‘‘95.9 funded ratio, which is nearing excellent,’’ and told the board that while performance has been favorable, market conditions can change and the board must remain attentive.
Next steps: no formal policy changes were proposed during the presentation; the board used the report as a basis for later administrative votes.
