Announcements

The SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries

Published: May 9, 2018

Effective April 30, 2018, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the June 6, 2018 “Ready to Retire” Seminar

Published: April 30, 2018

The Retirement Board of the San Francisco Employees Retirement System approved an investment of up to $500 million in Generation’s Global Equity Strategy fund at the April 11, 2018 Board meeting.

Published: April 24, 2018

At yesterday’s special board meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved a plan to reduce investments in the fossil fuel industry, while also protecting the retirement benefits of its members who have given years of service to the City and County of San Francisco

Published: January 25, 2018

1099R Forms for Tax Year 2017 are being mailed to all benefit recipients

Published: January 23, 2018

Effective January 23, 2018, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the March 7, 2018 “Ready to Retire” Seminar

Published: January 23, 2018

The Retirement Board will conduct a special meeting to hear the fossil fuel divestment calendar item

Published: December 6, 2017

Considering retirement? SFERS is here to assist you with your transition. Enroll in a Retirement Seminar today!

Published: November 3, 2017

It’s never too late or too early to plan for retirement. Learn about the benefits of SFERS membership by attending a “Path to Retirement” Seminar.

Published: November 3, 2017

SFERS would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the families and residents affected by the devastating wildfires affecting California’s North Bay region

Published: October 13, 2017

Annual Member Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017 have been mailed to active and vested members

Published: August 11, 2017

Effective August 1, 2017, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the November 1, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar

Published: August 1, 2017

Employee contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2017-18 are now available

Published: June 30, 2017

The Retirement Board will conduct a Special Meeting at an alternate location and time

Published: June 21, 2017

At the June 14, 2017 meeting, members of the Retirement Board elect Commissioner Brian Stansbury and Commissioner Wendy Paskin-Jordan to serve as President and Vice President, respectively

Published: June 14, 2017

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Published: June 5, 2017

Effective June 1, 2017, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the September 6, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar

Published: June 1, 2017

The Retirement Board will conduct a Special Meeting, the annual Board retreat, at an alternate location and time

Published: May 4, 2017

Effective March 27, 2017, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the June 7, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar

Published: March 27, 2017

Members who are new to the SFERS Plan can visit the SFERS office on Tuesdays at 8:30 am or Thursdays at 3:00 pm to enroll

Published: March 14, 2017

Effective February 27, 2017, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the May 4, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar

Published: February 27, 2017

Members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (“SFERS”) elect Croce Alexander (“Al”) Casciato to serve on the Retirement Board

Published: February 21, 2017

The SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries

Published: February 9, 2017

As of today, February 3, 2017, 1099R Forms for Tax Year 2016 are available online

Published: February 3, 2017

1099R Forms for Tax Year 2016 are being mailed to all benefit recipients

Published: January 26, 2017

Effective January 20, 2017, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the March 1, 2017 Pre-Retirement Seminar. Please check the 2017 seminar schedule for the next available seminar.

Published: January 19, 2017

According to the July 1, 2015 annual actuarial valuation, the Fund did not meet the requirement necessary to pay for the Supplemental COLA

Published: January 17, 2017

On October 4, 2016, the San Francisco Superior Court heard arguments from both SFERS and the City and County of San Francisco whether to issue a preliminary injunction preventing SFERS from paying supplemental COLA benefits to pre-1996 retirees

Published: October 5, 2016

The City and the Controller have filed an action against the SFERS Retirement Board and SFERS’ Executive Director seeking to prevent the Retirement System from paying supplemental COLA benefits to pre-1996 retirees

Published: September 20, 2016

Active members can download and print a copy of their Annual Statement from the secure member portal, mySFERS

Published: August 22, 2016