The OPERS Board approved emergency rules on August 15, 2019. Click here for more information. 

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to OPERS and the URSJJ by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. (more)

Most save for retirement in tax-deferred retirement accounts; meaning we delay paying taxes on those dollars until we take distributions in retirement. These dollars accumulate and grow, but they can’t stay tax-deferred forever. At a certain point, you must start making withdrawals. This is called the required minimum distribution (RMD).

Spend Less Than You EarnDo you spend each month wondering where all your money has gone? If your paycheck keeps disappearing before you have put anything into your savings, it’s time for a budget. A budget reminds us of a simple truth – we all must spend less than we earn.