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OPERS Awarded for Excellence in Administration, Funding and Financial Reporting
The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) was recently recognized by two national organizations for meeting professional standards in administration and funding, as well as excellence in financial reporting. For the second consecutive year, the Public...
Notice of Proposed Permanent Rulemaking
OPERS is proposing amendments to its rules through the permanent rulemaking process. Copies of the proposed administrative rules are available for public inspection and comment through February 19, 2014. A public hearing will be held at OPERS on February 20, 2014 at...
OPERS mourns the passing of Rex Privett
Former OPERS Executive Director Rex Privett passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 89. Mr. Privett had a long and illustrious career in public service, including his tenure as the Executive Director of OPERS from 1982 until his retirement in 1995. “Rex Privett...
2014 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule
Start planning your retirement with one of OPERS Pre-Retirement Seminars. Thirty-three seminars are scheduled for 2014 in the following cities – Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Lawton, Woodward, Ardmore and McAlester. This is the first year that OPERS will offer a seminar...
The Call To Serve – 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Published
This page contains an archived news story. Links in this story may no longer be valid. The last five years of archived publications can be found here.We are pleased to announce the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for the Oklahoma Public...
2014 SSA Earnings Limit for Retirees Returning to Work
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 only to OPERS retirees who return to work for an OPERS...
OPERS Board Elects New Officers
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, at its regular annual meeting to elect officers, the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System unanimously elected DeWayne McAnally and Steve Paris to become the new chair and vice-chair of the board,...
Corresponding with OPERS in the wake of recent tornados
The thoughts and prayers of the OPERS staff are with all of those impacted by the recent tornados throughout Central Oklahoma. The extensive damage and destruction to homes and businesses in the Carney, Luther, Shawnee, Newcastle and Moore areas, as well as the damage...
Amendments to Permanent Rules Effective May 11, 2013
Amendments to the administrative rules of OPERS have been published in the Oklahoma Register, Volume 30, Number 16, Pages 550 – 555, and are now considered promulgated and effective May 11, 2013. To review the amendments, click here. To review all of OPERS...
Woodward Pre-Retirement Seminar Rescheduled
It was necessary for OPERS to reschedule the Pre-Retirement seminar in Woodward on February 28th due to hazardous weather and road conditions in the Northwestern part of Oklahoma. The seminar has been rescheduled for April 12th. Members who were scheduled for the...