by OPERS | Jun 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
The 2009 Legislative session saw relatively few bills enacted into state law regarding OPERS and its members. Senate Bill 899 strengthened the law that concerns forfeiture of retirement benefits upon conviction of a felony. The bill added crimes related to campaign...
by OPERS | Mar 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
How the Stimulus Package affects federal tax with holdings for OPERS and URSJJ retirees 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...
by OPERS | Dec 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
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. Words like mission, vision and values take on real meaning within the...
by OPERS | Nov 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
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. This adjustment is made before January 1st of each year for retirees who retire that calendar year. The...
by OPERS | Oct 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
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. Due to high demand, for 2009 we have scheduled two seminars in...
by OPERS | Oct 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Security of Your OPERS Benefit 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...