PSRS/PEERS News Archive

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Eligible Benefit Recipients to Receive 2% COLA in January 2024

At the October 30, 2023 meeting of the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees, the Board voted to provide a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible benefit recipients effective January 1, 2024.

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October Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on October 29-30, 2023.

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August Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on August 31, 2023.

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PSRS/PEERS Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th Consecutive Year

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded PSRS/PEERS the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Systems’ fiscal year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

PSRS/PEERS Portfolio Manager Jessica Wilbers named one of Institutional Investor's 2023 Rising Stars.

PSRS/PEERS Portfolio Manager Jessica Wilbers Recognized by Institutional Investor Magazine

PSRS/PEERS Portfolio Manager Jessica Wilbers has been named by Institutional Investor magazine as one of its 2023 Rising Stars.

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Governor Signs Legislation Restoring 2.55% Benefit Factor, Increasing Working After Retirement Limits

On July 6, 2023, Governor Mike Parson signed legislation that restores the 2.55% benefit factor for PSRS members and increases working after retirement limits for PSRS retirees working in non-certificated positions, among other changes.

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June Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on June 13, 2023.

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2023 Legislative Session Ends: Multiple Provisions Sent to the Governor’s Desk that Impact PSRS/PEERS

During the 2023 Missouri legislative session that began Wednesday January 4, 2023, the General Assembly introduced more than 2,300 bills. PSRS/PEERS closely monitored over 250 of those bills and completed more than 45 fiscal impact requests.

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Legislation Restoring 2.55% Benefit Factor, Increasing Working After Retirement Limits One Step Closer to Becoming Law

As of May 9, legislation impacting PSRS/PEERS members was passed by both the Missouri House and Senate.

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees welcome guests to the April 2023 Open Session meeting.

April Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on April 16 and 17, 2023. A summary of the meeting is available here.