National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems

Master the key concepts needed to fulfill your #fiduciary responsibilities with NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Sign up today for the fall class, held October 26-27th in Palm Springs (immediately before NCPERS Public Safety Conference): https://lnkd.in/g53Quzme Here's what past attendee Frank Lima, General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) had to say about his experience with the program: "Fulfilling your fiduciary responsibility to your organization is vital to being a leader. As a past student of the NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program, I can tell you that the NAF not only lays out the basics of what your fiduciary responsibilities are, it also provides the in-depth direction that will help any pension trustee, health trustee, or plan administrator be successful. I highly recommend the NCPERS NAF program." #publicpensions #NCPERS #NAF #accreditedfiduciary #trustee

Roughly 28% of state & government employees across the U.S. are not covered by Social Security. Williams & Jensen PLLC's Anthony J. Roda shares the latest developments on the WEP-GPO repeal bill: https://lnkd.in/e4v8RYYb

Explore the state of #AI in the #publicpension industry, gain practical insights into effective AI governance frameworks, and take a deep dive into #privatecredit at PATS later this month in Palm Springs: https://lnkd.in/eghM8cM4 NCPERS Program for Advanced Trustees (PATS) will take place October 26-27th (immediately before the Public Safety Conference). Don't wait: Registration closes on Friday, October 11th! PATS features a deep dive into two critical areas impacting hashtag #publicpensions: ➡️The first day of the program will focus on AI, Bots, and Automation: Integrating Technology for Public Pensions, exploring the state of AI in the industry, risks and challenges with generative AI, and best practices for prompt engineering, governance & oversight of AI initiatives. ➡️Day two will explore the Private Credit landscape, including opportunities and risks, what to know about asset-based lending, strategies for establishing your fund's private credit allocations, and more. View the latest agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eWxQZFN7 Many thanks in advance to this year's speakers for sharing their expertise with PATS attendees: Linea Solutions' Akio Tagawa, Nathan Haws, Heath Simpson, Madison Rose, and William Erario; SBCERA's Joseph Michael; Linea Secure's Peter Dewar; NEPC, LLC's Doug Moseley; Churchill Asset Management's Laura Stolfi; Monroe Capital LLC's Kenneth Fahrman; American Realty Advisors' Eric Cannon; National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems' Hank Kim; Orange County Employees Retirement System's Adele Lopez Tagaloa; and Illinois Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund's Richard White.

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) completed an extensive post-implementation review of the #pension standards issued in 2012 (Statement No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension Plans, and Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions). NCPERS spoke with the GASB team about the review and the report issued at its conclusion earlier this year. https://lnkd.in/ej8qreFE

📢 Tomorrow is your last chance to secure the discounted early-bird registration rate for NCPERS Public Safety Conference! Join nearly 400 pension professionals, experts, and industry leaders in Palm Springs, California on October 27-30th: https://lnkd.in/gGDwFHCw This year's program dives into key issues such as cybersecurity, the sustainability of DROPs, retiree medical trusts, how to engage effectively with policymakers, and much more. View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eFsV5rnu Make the most of your time in Palm Springs by attending NCPERS University programs on October 26-27th (immediately before the Public Safety Conference)! The NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program is a specialized accreditation program specifically designed and tailored for individuals involved in public pension governance. Divided into two parts, NAF 1&2: Governance & Finance and NAF 3&4: Risk Management & Human Capital, participants who complete the program have the opportunity to earn their Accredited Fiduciary (AF) designation, demonstrating their expertise in these critical areas. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g53Quzme The Program for Advanced Trustee Studies (PATS) features a deep dive into two critical areas impacting #publicpensions. The first day of the program will focus on AI, Bots, and Automation: Integrating Technology for Public Pensions, while the second day will explore Private Credit. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eghM8cM4

Gain essential insights into the #publicpension industry’s #compensation and benefits landscape during NCPERS' October 3rd webinar. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eNqcyrvM During this free webinar, panelists Hank Kim, executive director of NCPERS; Joe Rice, managing director, compensation consulting at CBIZ; and Nichole Hemming, chief human resources officer for the State Universities Retirement System will preview the key findings from the 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey, discuss compensation evaluation strategies, and share insights into recruitment and retention trends. Webinar attendees can earn 1 Professional Development Credit (PDC) towards their SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

A decade or more after common #pension reforms that created lower-cost, less generous benefit tiers for public employees, there is increasing pressure to reverse those changes. Segal's Jonathan Scarpa the unintended consequences of those reforms on employee behavior, morale, and the broader impact to help understand why this trend is occurring now. https://lnkd.in/g3jtCBvu

The way a company is managed is important and causal to its outcomes. The owners of a company should get to decide how that company is run. If an asset owner has a company in the portfolio, they should want better outcomes for that company. Starting from these three truisms leads to the conclusion that asset owners need to be invested in the proxy process, says Simon Zais CAIA, senior manager at Egan-Jones Proxy Services. https://lnkd.in/gYXW5gBg

It was only fitting that NCPERS inaugural Public Pension HR Summit ended on HR Professionals Day! Thank you to all of our speakers, attendees, and program directors for making this year's program a huge success. Be sure to sign up for our HR Roundtable to stay connected virtually with fellow #publicpension HR professionals throughout the year: https://lnkd.in/eE8eS3TJ Today's program began with Asiah Clendinen, Government Employees' Retirement System of the Virgin Islands; Robin Bauknecht, Colorado Department of Human Services; and Lia (Weiler) Gallagher, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! providing an overview of disability awareness and reasonable accommodations in the workplace, before engaging in a lively discussion with attendees. Neil Reichenberg then discussed the latest developments in workforce laws, regulations, and litigation impacting public sector HR. He discussed key issues such as FLSA overtime, independent contractor rules, four-day workweeks, and more. Attendees then participated in breakout conversations on succession planning and accommodation requests, sharing lessons learned and discussing solutions to common challenges. UKG' Bob Lavigna, IPMA-HR SCP wrapped up the program with a discussion on the new world of work, exploring what organizations and HR professionals need to do today--and tomorrow--to attract and retain talent. NCPERS would like to recognize the 2024 program directors for their efforts in shaping this year's program. Thank you! - Stacey Barnier, SHRM-SCP, SBCERA - Elaine Gorton, Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado - Asiah Clendinen, Government Employees' Retirement System of the Virgin Islands - Steve Hazime, MERS of Michigan - Nichole Hemming, State Universities Retirement System - Rachel Kelley, Wyoming Retirement System - Shunne Powell, SHRM-CP (she/her/hers), Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Thank you to today's Public Pension HR Summit speakers for sharing invaluable insights about key issues impacting the workforce! https://lnkd.in/e3zecB8y The learning continued this afternoon following a #networking lunch. Shunne Powell, SHRM-CP (she/her/hers) and Kellie Sauls, ADEIP/CCDP of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas led an engaging session on the impact of comprehensive #DEI approaches. They discussed what an inclusive culture is and shared practical tips to help fellow #humanresources professionals foster a meaningful culture of belonging for their own teams. Betterment Works' Maddy Gabor and Lauren Yee led an interactive workshop to help attendees understand the basics of #neurodiversity, exploring how it shows up at work and what HR practitioners can do to build more inclusive teams. Attendees then participated in concurrent breakouts to discuss the impacts of an aging population and how to adapt to a multi-generational workforce. These peer-to-peer learning opportunities help spark ideas and connections. To wrap up the day, Better Beings' Michelle Zellner led a wellness activity to help attendees reset and reflect after a long day full of learning and networking with peers. #publicpensions #PublicPensionHRSummit #NCPERS