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SDCERS Board of Administration Adjusts Discount Rate to 6.5% Over Two Years

Date: Sep 15, 2017 Categories: Board, Discount Rate, News Articles, Press Release

The San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) Board of Administration voted to reduce the System’s discount rate from 7.0% to 6.75%, effective with the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation, and from 6.75% to 6.5%, effective with the June 30, 2018 actuarial valuation, following a detailed presentation by the System’s actuary Cheiron. The Board of Administration approved the new discount rate at its meeting on September 8, 2017 by a vote of 10-2. Learn More...

Contribution Rates for City Members in Effect July 1st

Contribution rates went into effect July 1, 2016 for City of San Diego members only. Most members will note only a minor adjustment. As PEPRA members, the San Diego Unified Port District and San Diego County Regional Airport Authority are not affected. Learn More...

SDCERS Releases Latest Actuarial Valuations

At its January 8 meeting, the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) Board of Administration reviewed preliminary annual actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2015 for the City of San Diego, the San Diego Unified Port District and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Learn More...

​SDCERS Board of Administration Adjusts Discount Rate to 7.125%

Date: Nov 23, 2015 Categories: Board, Discount Rate, News Articles, Press Release

The San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) Board of Administration voted to reduce the System’s discount rate to 7.125%, following a detailed presentation by the System’s actuary Cheiron. The Board of Administration approved the new discount rate at its meeting on November 13, 2015 by a vote of 7-4. The change is effective with the June 30, 2015 actuarial valuation, which determines employee and employee contributions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. Learn More...

SDCERS Board of Administration Adjusts Discount Rate to 7.25%

Date: Nov 08, 2013 Categories: Board, Discount Rate, Press Release

The San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) Board of Administration today voted to reduce the System’s discount rate to 7.25%, affirming a recommendation by the system’s actuary Cheiron. The Board of Administration approved the new discount rate at its meeting by a vote of 8-4. Learn More...

Discount Rate Adjustment Proposed for SDCERS - FAQ

Date: Sep 21, 2013 Categories: Board, Discount Rate

On November 8, 2013, the SDCERS Board of Administration will vote on a proposed discount rate change. The following FAQ was prepared to provide background information in advance of that vote. Learn More...