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SCERS Resumes Business as Usual Thursday, Dec. 16
Although power has now been restored at 980 9th Street, the SCERS office will remain closed for rest of the afternoon Wednesday, Dec. 15 as staff work remotely. Our office will reopen to the public on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8:00 a.m. for business as usual.
SCERS Closed Wednesday, Dec. 15 due to Continued Power Outage; Pension Planning Webinar Canceled
SCERS’ office will remain closed on Wednesday, December 15 due to the power still being out in parts of Downtown Sacramento affecting our building at 980 9th Street.
SCERS Office Closed for the Remainder of Tuesday, Dec. 14
Due to power outages in Downtown Sacramento, the SCERS office at 980 9th Street has closed for the afternoon of Tuesday, December 14, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 15 at 8:00 A.M. for business as usual.
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.
Notice of Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, our office will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021.
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 Receives Honor
In July 2021, the California State Assembly commended SCERS for its outstanding 80-year record of dedicated service to Sacramento County and its special district employers and members. This commendation was resolved by Assemblymember and retired Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Captain Jim Cooper.
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 Office Closed Due to Poor Air Quality
The SCERS office will be closed on Thursday, August 19, due to the unhealthy air quality in the region. Staff will still be working and available to help members.
Candidates for Open Miscellaneous and Safety Seats Have Been Named
The SCERS Board of Retirement nomination process is complete, and candidates for the upcoming election are as follows:
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).
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.
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.