The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System is looking for qualified applicants for the position of Chief Investment Officer.  If you are interested in learning more about this position, or submitting an application, click here.  EFL Associates is assisting with this search.  For more information or to apply, contact EFL at (303) 779-1724.

The federal “Stimulus Package” (formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009. Because of the new law, the IRS has changed the federal tax withholding tables. (more)

The 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for OPERS and URSJJ are now available on our Publications page. This year's reports draw attention to OPERS’ core values and behaviors. (more)

The OPERS Board of Trustees adopted a new Medicare Gap amount for 2009 at its meeting on October 23rd. The amount changed from $110.45 for 2008 to $109.63 for 2009.(more)

The OPERS Board of Trustees adopted a new Medicare Gap amount for 2009 at its meeting on October 23rd. The amount changed from $110.45 for 2008 to $109.63 for 2009.

Start planning your retirement with one of OPERS Pre-Retirement Seminars. Thirty-one seminars are scheduled for 2009 in the following cities – Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Lawton, Woodward and McAlester. (more)

Many members have been calling the OPERS office with concerns about the current financial problems in the U.S. and global markets. Needless to say, the current turbulent market conditions are making a lot of people nervous. If you are an OPERS member, your retirement benefits are secure. (more)

The 2008 Regular Session of the Oklahoma Legislature passed only two bills that directly impact members of OPERS. HB 3112 and SB 1641 have both been signed in to law by Governor Henry. The major provisions... (more)

The 2008 administrative rules proposed by the Board of Trustees have been published and permanently adopted and became effective May 11, 2008. (more)

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 will provide 130 million U.S. households with some level of tax relief. (more)

The federal Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006 was signed into law last year and became effective for the 2007 tax year. The PPA gives an "eligible retired public safety officer" the ability to claim a tax exclusion of up to... (more)

The 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for OPERS and URSJJ are now available on our Publications page. This year's reports celebrate Oklahoma's Centennial. The reports contain six sections... (more)

OPERS retirees may return to work after they retire and continue to receive their retirement benefits. However, OPERS retirees may be subject to a federal earnings limitation. The federal limitation applies... ( more )

The member handbooks for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) have been updated and are now available online. Three versions of the OPERS member handbook are published to describe...