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Nomination Period for SCERS Board Seats Coming Soon
Nominations to fill three Retirement Board seats will begin in July for one Miscellaneous Representative, one Retiree Representative, and one Alternate Retiree Representative.
Ronald Suter Returns to the SCERS Board
SCERS welcomes the appointment of former Regional Parks director Ronald Suter to the SCERS Board, on which he previously served as an elected trustee from 1994 to 2006.
Alameda-Related Refund Mailings Require Address Updates
SCERS is finalizing its analysis of compensation and pay records and is preparing to issue refunds of overpaid contributions in the coming months in accordance with the Alameda decision. Before mailings go out, SCERS is asking for address updates.
Change Coming to Post-Retirement Employment Limits
California state rules restricting post-retirement employment (i.e. 960-hour limit and 180-day sit-out period) are back in effect April 1, 2022.
SCERS Board to Approve COLA for 2022
UPDATED FEBRUARY 17, 2022–
At the February 16, 2022 Board of Retirement meeting, the SCERS
Board approved the following Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA) levels effective April 2022, as recommended by the
system’s actuary:
COLA Video Added to SCERS Library
A new animated video offering a brief explanation of how the retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is calculated has been added to our Videos page.
Two Seats Open for Appointment to the SCERS Board
Applications for appointments to the Board are now available.
SCERS Nears Fully-Funded Status
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) is closing in on a fully-funded pension plan to support the long-term benefit obligations for its 30,000 members.
Alameda Corrections Update
The correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda) is still underway.
Turnaround Time Improves for First Retirement Check
SCERS has made significant improvements in delivering a better experience for members. Among these improvements is a steady decrease in wait times for retirees’ first checks, from 75 days earlier this summer to the current median time of less than 60 days.
SCERS Office Visitors Must Use Alley Entrance and Sign In
SCERS’ office building (Park Tower) at 980 9th Street has implemented new security protocols. All visitors are now required to sign in at the security desk in the lobby and will be asked to identify what floor and tenant they will be visiting. (SCERS is located on the 19th floor.)
SCERS Retirement Board Election Results are In
Final results for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Retirement Board are now available.
SCERS Releases New Video on Retired Member Survivor Benefit Options
A new video has been uploaded to SCERS’ video library, covering the survivor benefit options available for you to choose from when you retire.
SCERS Board Election Ballots Mailed the Week of 9/13
Ballots for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Board will be mailed the week of Sept. 13 for the voting period that will run from Sept. 20–Oct. 1.
Retired Annuitant Limits Remain Suspended
On August 16, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-12-21, reinstating the emergency waivers regarding post-retirement employment limits for public employees under Government Code section 7522.56.
SCERS Reopens to Members With Appointments
SCERS will be reopening to the public by appointment only, effective Monday, August 2nd.
Alameda Corrections for Employees and Retirees Continue
SCERS is continuing, but has not completed, the correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda).
Nominations for Board Seats to Open Soon
Elections will soon take place to fill three Retirement Board seats, with current member terms expiring at the end of this year. Nominations will be held for one Miscellaneous Representative, one Safety Representative, and one Alternate Safety Representative. The first day to obtain and file nomination papers and the Candidate’s Statement Form is Monday, July 26, 2021.
Pension Contribution Rates to Increase
New Rates Effective July 2021
Employees will notice changes in pension deductions on their July paychecks. The specific rates vary based on retirement tier.
SCERS Adds to Video Library
A new service credit video has been added to our website and YouTube channel. This is the sixth in a series of informational videos designed to answer many of your frequently asked questions.