Retirement from an OPERS-participating employer means you have reached a certain age and will start receiving your OPERS benefit. But, that is only one piece of your retirement story. Decisions you make throughout your life fill in the gaps to complete the picture. National Retirement Security Week starts on October 21 this year and is a great time to review your whole retirement plan, set goals and assess your progress. (more) 

The 2018 amendments to the permanent rules became effective on September 14, 2018. The amendments are available here.

OPERS retirees have something to look forward to later this year. The Oklahoma legislature has granted a one-time payment for certain retirees, which will be included with their October 31st deposit.This year, for the first time in a decade, the legislature approved HB 1340 which grants a benefit increase for some retirees. It is not a permanent increase to your monthly retirement benefit. (more)

Long-time public employee Susan Reed retires after a distinguished career in state government. Susan joined OPERS in April 2010 as the director of finance and chief financial officer after spending 18 years at the state treasurer’s office where she served in many capacities including comptroller. (more)