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New Drop Box LocationThe OPERS office building is closed to the public and members are no longer allowed to drop off documents in our lobby. A drop box has been set up near the capitol complex for forms and correspondence that would normally be hand delivered. It is a...

What's Your Net Worth? Fretting over your finances can be discouraging. Some people would rather not know the whole picture when it comes to how much money they have saved versus how much they owe. A Swedish proverb offers: “Worry often gives a small thing a big...

OPERS has identified emails targeting our members and offering a free review of your OPERS (or the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System) retirement. This is not endorsed by OPERS or TRS. Do not click on the links in these emails or respond in any way. The email...

OPERS closed to in-person office visits, temporarily suspends seminars Governor Stitt has declared a state of emergency for all 77 counties of Oklahoma via Executive Order 2020-07. OPERS is taking immediate steps to safeguard our members, staff and the general public....

The brain is the most complex organ, and it's also one of the most important. That's why keeping it healthy is critical—especially as you get older. Early in adulthood our brains reach maturity and begin a slow decline. The shrinking of neurons (brain cells)...

Reminder For You and Your Loved Ones | Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System There are so many things to do and remember when a loved one passes away. There are accounts to close, agencies to notify, and death benefits to claim. As a member of our retirement...

At OPERS, we are consumed with numbers – years of service, benefit payments and investment performance are just a few of the figures we monitor on a daily basis. Just as our goal is to maintain a healthy retirement system, the numbers below can help you maintain a...

Notice is being provided to all interested parties pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act that proposed rules are available for public review and comment. Copies of the proposed administrative rules are available for public inspection and comment...

A new year means it’s time to evaluate the last and make plans for the one ahead. For retirees, this annual review should include an assessment of your retirement income and tax needs. Your pension is considered taxable income, and a Withholding Preference Certificate...

OPERS & URSJJ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 We are pleased to provide you with the most recent Annual Comprehensive and Popular Annual Financial Reports (ACFR and PAFR), titled "Seasons," for the Oklahoma Public...