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SCERS Retirement Board Safety Election Results Are In
The final results in the election of one Safety Representative and one Alternate Safety Representative seat on the SCERS Retirement Board are now officially posted. Sacramento County Sheriff Sergeant Brandon Gayman won the Safety Representative seat, and incumbent Airport Fire Captain Christopher Giboney will retain his Alternate Safety Representative seat.
County Holiday Office Closure
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, October 14, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, October 15.
Voting Period Added for SCERS Board Election
Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) has been notified that approximately 1,300 eligible Miscellaneous Members did not receive a ballot for the current Member Election to elect One Miscellaneous Representative to the Board of Retirement for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. To ensure that all eligible members are afforded an opportunity to vote, an Additional Voting Period will be conducted. No ballots will be tabulated until the conclusion of the Additional Voting Period.
County Holiday Office Closure
In observance of Labor Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, September 2, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3.
Medicare Webinars Offered to County Employees/Retirees
Sacramento County Employee Benefits Office is offering webinars for employees and retirees to learn about Medicare health plan options; specifically:
SCERS Beats Investment Hurdle
SCERS’ investment portfolio returned an impressive 9.2% net of fees for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2024, beating SCERS’ investment return assumption of 6.75%.
SCERS Board Election Ballots to be Mailed Sept. 10
Ballots for the election of one Miscellaneous, one Safety, and one Alternate Safety seat on the SCERS Board will be mailed on Sept. 10 for the voting period of Sept. 16–Sept. 27.
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.
SCERS Office to Close Early on Friday 6/7
SCERS’ office will be closing to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7 for a staff event.
We will return to normal business hours on Monday, June 10.
SCERS Moves to .Gov
Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) has transitioned our website from www.scers.org to www.scers.gov to better align with our status as a government entity.
Here’s what you need to know:
Memorial Day Office Closure
In observance of Memorial Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, May 27th but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
SCERS Files Suit Against Tech Vendor
The Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) filed a breach of contract lawsuit on April 19 in Sacramento Superior Court against Telus for failing to deliver a technological project.
County Holiday Office Closure April 1
In observance of Cesar E. Chavez Day, SCERS will be closed on Monday, April 1, but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, April 2.
Upcoming Retirement Health Care Planning Webinars for County Employees
Sacramento County Employee Benefits Office is offering webinars for employees and retirees to learn about Medicare health plan options; specifically:
2023 Annual Statements to be Mailed Feb. 29
Your 2023 Annual Statement will be mailed this week. Please allow sufficient time for mail processing, but let us know if you do not receive it by March 11.
COLA Approved
On February 21, 2023, the SCERS Board adopted the following cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), effective April 1, 2024, for members with retirement dates on or before March 31, 2024:
Holiday Office Closure Feb. 12
In observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, SCERS will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12th but will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 13th.
Filming Activity to Resume Near SCERS
If you plan to visit SCERS on Tuesday, February 13th, please know that film production activity will resume near the SCERS office at 980 9th Street (Park Tower) and may impact traffic and parking.
UHC Medical Deductions
SCERS has been made aware of a display issue on the January 2024 pay advices for retirees with United Health Care (UHC) medical premium deductions.
Filming to Impact Street Closures Near SCERS
If you plan to visit SCERS this week, please be aware that on Tuesday, February 6th, and Wednesday, February 7, film production near the SCERS office at 980 9th Street (Park Tower) will limit street access to the building between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.