Latest News
Turnaround Time Improves for First Retirement Check
SCERS has made significant improvements in delivering a better experience for members. Among these improvements is a steady decrease in wait times for retirees’ first checks, from 75 days earlier this summer to the current median time of less than 60 days.
SCERS Office Visitors Must Use Alley Entrance and Sign In
SCERS’ office building (Park Tower) at 980 9th Street has implemented new security protocols. All visitors are now required to sign in at the security desk in the lobby and will be asked to identify what floor and tenant they will be visiting. (SCERS is located on the 19th floor.)
SCERS Receives Honor
In July 2021, the California State Assembly commended SCERS for its outstanding 80-year record of dedicated service to Sacramento County and its special district employers and members. This commendation was resolved by Assemblymember and retired Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Captain Jim Cooper.
SCERS Retirement Board Election Results are In
Final results for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Retirement Board are now available.
SCERS Releases New Video on Retired Member Survivor Benefit Options
A new video has been uploaded to SCERS’ video library, covering the survivor benefit options available for you to choose from when you retire.
SCERS Board Election Ballots Mailed the Week of 9/13
Ballots for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Board will be mailed the week of Sept. 13 for the voting period that will run from Sept. 20–Oct. 1.
Retired Annuitant Limits Remain Suspended
On August 16, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-12-21, reinstating the emergency waivers regarding post-retirement employment limits for public employees under Government Code section 7522.56.
SCERS Office Closed Due to Poor Air Quality
The SCERS office will be closed on Thursday, August 19, due to the unhealthy air quality in the region. Staff will still be working and available to help members.
Candidates for Open Miscellaneous and Safety Seats Have Been Named
The SCERS Board of Retirement nomination process is complete, and candidates for the upcoming election are as follows:
SCERS Reopens to Members With Appointments
SCERS will be reopening to the public by appointment only, effective Monday, August 2nd.
Alameda Corrections for Employees and Retirees Continue
SCERS is continuing, but has not completed, the correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda).
Pension Contribution Rates to Increase
New Rates Effective July 2021
Employees will notice changes in pension deductions on their July paychecks. The specific rates vary based on retirement tier.
SCERS Adds to Video Library
A new service credit video has been added to our website and YouTube channel. This is the sixth in a series of informational videos designed to answer many of your frequently asked questions.
Nominations for Board Seats to Open Soon
Elections will soon take place to fill three Retirement Board seats, with current member terms expiring at the end of this year. Nominations will be held for one Miscellaneous Representative, one Safety Representative, and one Alternate Safety Representative. The first day to obtain and file nomination papers and the Candidate’s Statement Form is Monday, July 26, 2021.
SCERS Office Re-Opening to Members in August
The SCERS’ office at 980 9th Street will remain closed through July for office renovations but will re-open for in-person member appointments on Monday, August 2.
New Executive Order Issued for Post-Retirement Employment
On June 11, 2021, the Governor issued Executive Order N-08-21 lifting various state of emergency Executive Orders, including the waivers regarding post-retirement employment for public employees. Effective July 1, 2021, the reinstatement and work-hour limitations are no longer suspended for SCERS members.
SCERS’ spring newsletter and annual statements are in the mail!
Our spring newsletter and annual member statements have been sent out and should be arriving in your mailbox soon.
COLA Update
The April 30th pension payment includes the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which can vary based on membership tier and retirement date.
SCERS sent notices to all retirees in late April with information about the adjusted benefit amount. The notice provides the initial benefit amount at the date of retirement, the dollar value of the cumulative COLA adjustments since retirement, and the new benefit amount as of April 2021.
SCERS Adds to Video Library
A new animated video on reciprocity has been added to our website and YouTube channel. This is the fifth in a series of informational videos designed to answer many of our frequently asked questions. Click to go to our video page.
SCERS Begins Alameda Corrections for Current Employees
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) has initiated a correction process to comply with the California Supreme Court decision in the case of Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association and Board of Retirement of ACERA (Alameda).