The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio is an investment fund with high ratings and higher returns. Since 1995, it has maintained Standard & Poor’s highest rating and given government subdivisions greater returns on their invested funds.

WHAT IS STAR OHIO?
The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio allows government subdivisions—from municipalities to school districts—to invest funds in a highly rated public investment pool.
GOAL
The Ohio Treasury acts as an advisor and administrator of STAR Ohio, managing the fund’s portfolio and working toward the highest return possible on government subdivision investments.
HOW IT HELPS
STAR Ohio’s AAAm rating by Standard & Poor’s proves that investments are safe and 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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> New STAR Ohio Huntington Bank Certification Form
> STAR Ohio ACH Instructions
> OBM Authorization Form- STAR Ohio
> Information Booklet & Application
> Daily Rates
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2010
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2009
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2008
> STAR Ohio Annual Report 2007
INVESTOR DATA
On July 31, 2010, the fund's assets totaled $4,906,784,204.84 with 2,936 accounts. School districts are one of the primary users of STAR Ohio, with 972 accounts totaling approximately 34% of all STAR assets. State custodial funds, cities, counties, townships, villages, libraries and some public hospitals also invest in STAR Ohio.
STAR Ohio Charts
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Average Monthly Yields
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2008
|
2009
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2010
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| JAN |
4.25% |
JAN |
0.70% |
JAN |
0.05% |
| FEB |
3.61% |
FEB |
0.40% |
FEB |
0.04% |
| MAR |
2.98% |
MAR |
0.41% |
MAR |
0.07% |
| APR |
2.46% |
APR |
0.39% |
APR |
0.10% |
| MAY |
2.19% |
MAY |
0.30% |
MAY |
0.12% |
| JUN |
2.15% |
JUN |
0.22% |
JUN |
0.12% |
| JUL |
2.25% |
JUL |
0.19% |
JUL |
0.11% |
| AUG |
2.33% |
AUG |
0.18% |
AUG |
0.13% |
| SEP |
2.40% |
SEP |
0.17% |
SEP |
% |
| OCT |
2.32% |
OCT |
0.14% |
OCT |
% |
| NOV |
1.98% |
NOV |
0.12% |
NOV |
% |
| DEC |
1.41% |
DEC |
0.10% |
DEC |
% |