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PERA & PERA SmartSave Early Career Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for new PERA members but is open to everyone. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Mid Career Seminar

This virtual seminar is geared toward members in the mid-career stretch, but is open to all. Come learn more about your retirement.

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Retirement Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for retirement ready PERA members. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.

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News & Announcements

2024 Election to the Board of Trustees

The PERA Board of Trustees is calling for nominations for one state, one municipal, and one retired member positions.

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PERA receives three awards for Financial Reporting & Administration

PERA has received the the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report, and the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) Public Pension Standards Award for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

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PERA receives awards for Financial Reporting & Administration

PERA received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Public Pension Coordinating Council Award for Administration

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CIO Michael Shackelford featured in Emerging Manager Monthly

CIO Michael Shackelford featured in Emerging Manager Monthly where he talks about the value of diversity within investment teams.

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2024 COLA Update

PERA retirees will be receiving a .5% (half of one percent) compounding COLA, which will be included with your 2024 July benefit payment.

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