Welcome to the LACERA news section, where we share what’s happening at LACERA and update our members on anything affecting their retirement benefits.
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LACERA Honored for Excellence in Financial Reporting
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LACERA has been awarded, 31st consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association Certification of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
LACERA Receives 19th PPCC Award
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The Public Pension Coordinating Council awarded LACERA the Public Pension Standards 2021 Award.
LACERA Files Lawsuit
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LACERA today filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against the County of Los Angeles and the County Board of Supervisors.
Enroll in Retirement Planning Webinars, Today!
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Empower Retirement and the County of Los Angeles offer information and guidance webinars to help you plan for retirement.
LACERA Announces New Assistant Executive Officer Laura Guglielmo
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In September, Laura Guglielmo joined LACERA, filling the vacant assistant executive officer position to complete the executive team…
HR Pros Website Will Soon Be Inactive
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On October 1, 2021, we will be shutting down the HR Pros website and migrating the necessary information to the brand new…
BOR Trustee Vivian H. Gray Elected President of SACRS
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Congratulations to Board of Retirement Vice Chair Vivian H. Gray on her election as president of the State Association of Country Retirement Systems…
Members Mourn Passing of SEIU 721 President
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Linda Dent, the first woman and first Black president of L.A.'s largest union, recently died at the age of 68…
LACERA Welcomes New Deputy CEO Luis Lugo
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In July, LACERA welcomed new Deputy Chief Executive Officer Luis Lugo, who will assist and support CEO Santos…
September PostScript and Spotlight Newsletters Now Available Online
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Our latest issues of Postscript and Spotlight have been posted online. Read up on LACERA news, services and benefits info…