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SB 428 Allows Some TRS Retired Teachers to Return

to Teaching Without Salary Limitations

Senate Bill 428 was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. It is effective July 1, 2017. The purpose of the bill was to provide an incentive for bona fide retired classroom teachers to come back to work as classroom teachers without impacting their retirement benefits. Click on the link below for an explanation of the bill along with some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

SB 428 Summary & FAQ

Announcing 2017 Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars

Plan for Tomorrow - Today

August 26, 2017 Ada - East Central University (Estep 1 Room)

September 9, 2017 Lawton - Cameron University (CETES Conference Center)

September 23, 2017 Tulsa - Tulsa Technology Center, Owasso Campus (Conference Center - Sycamore Room)

September 30, 2017 Oklahoma City (2 sessions) - Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Rockwell Campus (Tuttle Theater)

Select Calendar to Register now!

RFP for Index Fund(s) Investment Manager Services

The Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma has issued an RFP for Index Fund(s) Investment Manager Services. Proposals are due Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Click below to view the RFP.

Index Manager Request for Proposals (due Tuesday, June 6, 2017)

Index Manager RFP Questions & Answers

TRS Publishes Financial Reports

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for FY 2016 are both available on this website. Please take a few moments to look at these reports showing the financial condition of the Teachers' Retirement System.

FY 2016 CAFR

FY 2016 PAFR

GASB 68 Allocation Schedules Now Available

The first link below is to the OTRS “Schedule of Employer Allocations and Collective Pension Amounts” required by GASB 68. These audited schedules indicate each participating employer’s share of the “Net Pension Liability” of OTRS from its FY 2016 financial statements. The amounts in these schedules are to be used for employers’ FY 2017 financial statements. The second link below provides additional information about GASB 68 and contains further links to other helpful resources.

2016 Schedule of Employer Allocations and Collective Pension Amounts
GASB 68 Explanation Page

1099-R Frequently Asked Questions

1099-R Frequently Asked Questions

Announcement - Tax Withholding Tables

The federal and state withholding tables have been recently updated in the OTRS accounting system, which may result in a small change to your monthly benefit payment amount. Any changes will be reflected beginning with the February 1, 2016 benefit payment. You should receive a separate letter detailing any changes to your monthly benefit payment.

If you wish to change your tax withholding for future benefit payments, the Monthly Tax Withholding Request form can be found on our website at http://www.ok.gov/TRS/Forms/index.html. If you have questions, please call 405-521-2387 or Toll Free 1-877-738-6365.