News
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...
Q & A document for OPERS International Growth Equity Investment Management Services
The OPERS International Growth Equity Investment Management Services Q & A Document is now available. Click here to download this document.
Message About Income Tax Withholding For Retirees In January
Many OPERS retirees have contacted OPERS regarding an increase in their income tax withholding on their January benefit payments. The increase in income tax withholding is the result of confusion over income tax withholding tables published by the IRS. The IRS...
Board Adopts Permanent Rules
The OPERS Board adopted permanent rules on January 17, 2013, which have now been submitted for Gubernatorial and Legislative review. For more information, click on the links below. Chapter 10 Rule Impact Statement Chapter 15 Rule Impact Statement Chapter 25...
RFP for International Growth Equity Investment Management Services
OPERS has issued an RFP for international growth equity investment management services. Proposals are due February 22, 2013. To download the RFP, click here for PDF or click here for Word. Investment Policy
Ascent – 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Published
We are pleased to announce the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) for the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System and Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges, entitled Ascent, have been published and are available on the...
Public Pension Coordinatinating Council recognizes OPERS
The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) was awarded the Public Pension Standards Award by the Public Pension Coordinating Council, a confederation of the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, the National Conference on Public...
OPERS Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System for its comprehensive annual financial report for the...