FoP Concerns
2009 Legislative Session — Regarding PERA
A report on legislation passed and a hearing at which a CU professor presents a confusing report about deferred compensation in retirement. more…
PERA’s Finances Sobering, Board Looks at Options
PERA's 143-page 2008 Comprehensive Financial Report has all the "bad and the ugly" included. The net investment loss in 2008 was $10.5 billion and about $2.7 billion were paid out in benefits. Employers and members contributed about $1.5 billion. The rate of return was -26% compared to a benchmark of -27.7%. more…
Listening Tours by PERA
PERA will be hosting 8 Listening Tour Meetings to present information about PERA’s financial condition because of the economic downturn and to get your input on a legislative proposal to ensure PERA’s sustainability. more…
PERA Shareholder Meetings
PERA will host 13 Shareholder Meetings to present information about PERA’s financial condition and other issues. more…
Planning for PERA's Future
You can find lots of info on PERA's website. This link takes you to a section on the site that has information about the actuarial, benefit and investment studies and the legislative timeline. Worth reading! http://www.copera.org/pera/about/future.stm
What's happening with other pension plans?
“Ask Meredith” column on PERA web site has some answers
This Q & A blog has lots of questions & answers from Meridith Williams, the PERA Executive Director. It is worth reviewing!
http://www.copera.org/pera/about/ask.stm