Announcements

Retired members who have monthly benefits directly deposited can now “opt out” of mailed advice notices

Published: August 5, 2016

Effective August 2, 2016, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the November 17, 2016 Retirement Seminar

Published: August 2, 2016

Members of the Retirement Board re-elect Commissioner Malia Cohen to serve as President and elect Commissioner Brian Stansbury to serve as Vice President

Published: July 21, 2016

At its February meeting, the Retirement Board approved the City’s required contribution rate at 21.40% for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, down from 22.80% in Fiscal Year 2015-2016

Published: June 28, 2016

Effective May 27, 2016, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the September 7, 2016 Retirement Seminar.

Published: May 27, 2016

The SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries, effective July 1, 2016

Published: April 4, 2016

1099R Forms for Tax Year 2015 were mailed to all benefit recipients. Starting February 2, 2016, you may also view and print a copy of your 1099R tax form via the SFERS secure member portal, mySFERS

Published: February 1, 2016

Most members who retired on and after November 6, 1996 have received retroactive Supplemental COLA payments for 2013 and 2014

Published: January 29, 2016

At its special meeting on January 20, 2016, the Retirement Board will consider for possible adoption, an amended version of the following Retirement Board Policy: Credited Interest Rate Policy

Published: January 8, 2016

The Retirement Board of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) voted on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, to divest its public holdings in thermal coal companies

Published: December 17, 2015

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

Published: December 1, 2015

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: December 1, 2015

Board of Supervisors Rules Committee Hearing – Retirement Board Shareholder Engagement with and Divestment from Fossil Fuel Companies 10/22/15  Time Certain: Noon, Location: City Hall, Committee Room 263  

Published: October 19, 2015

The Annual Member Statements for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015 are being mailed over the week of August 17th to active and vested members. Active members may now also access their Annual Statements from the secure member portal, my SFERS.

Published: August 7, 2015

Effective July 3, 2015, SFERS is no longer accepting enrollments for the September 2, 2015 Retirement Seminar

Published: July 3, 2015

On June 17, 2015, the California State Supreme Court denied review of the Court of Appeal decision in Protect Our Benefits (POB) v. City of San Francisco (State Supreme Court Case No. S226262, 1st DCA Case No. A140095)

Published: June 19, 2015

For Fiscal Year 2015-16 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) the required contribution rate did not change

Published: June 19, 2015

At the June 10, 2015 meeting, members of the Retirement Board elect Commissioner Malia Cohen and Commissioner Herb Meiberger to serve as President and Vice President, respectively

Published: June 10, 2015

At the February 11, 2015 meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified miscellaneous retirees and New Plan Safety retirees or their entitled beneficiaries

Published: February 13, 2015

If you did not receive you 1099R Tax Form in the mail, now you can register and log into mySFERS to view and print a copy of your 1099R Tax Form online.

Published: January 27, 2015

Commissioner Wendy Paskin-Jordan was reappointed to the Retirement Board to serve a 5-year term expiring February 20, 2019.

Published: January 26, 2015

Are you ready to retire? SFERS is here to assist you with your transition into retirement. Enroll in a Retirement Seminar today!

Published: November 26, 2014

Need to jump start your retirement planning? 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 26, 2014

The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) and the San Francisco Deferred Compensation Plan (SFDCP) have relocated to 1145 Market Street. Both offices are located on the 5th Floor of the […]

Published: November 20, 2014

The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) will begin mailing the 2014 Annual Member Statements to active and vested members on August 18th, 2014. Annual Statements are mailed to the […]

Published: August 12, 2014

Employee contribution rates for Fiscal Year 2014-15 are now available.  Go to the “Active Members” tab, select your membership group, then select the “Contributions” link to view your contribution rate […]

Published: July 1, 2014

At the June 11, 2014 meeting, members of the Retirement Board re-elect Commissioners Victor Makras and Malia Cohen to serve as President and Vice President, respectively. Commissioner Makras, a well-respected […]

Published: June 12, 2014

At the February 12, 2014 meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified miscellaneous retirees and New Plan Safety retirees or their entitled […]

Published: May 13, 2014

SFERS Annual Member Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 are mailed to members beginning the third week in August. Please take a few moments to read your annual statement when […]

Published: May 13, 2014