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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2025 June Board Meeting

At its meeting on June 3, 2025, the Board of Retirement approved a $70 million commitment to Farallon Capital Institutional Partners, L.P. as part of SamCERA’s absolute return portfolio within the Diversifying category.

The Board also approved a $35 million commitment to RCG Ventures Fund VIII, L.P., as part of SamCERA’s value-add portfolio within Real Estate under the Inflation Hedge category, and a $30 million re-up commitment to Great Hill Partners IX, L.P., as part of SamCERA’s buyout/venture capital portfolio within Private Equity under the Growth category.

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Learn About Multi-Factor Authentication for MySamCERA

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our member’s information secure, we are introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on the MySamCERA member portal and mobile app.

What is MFA?

MFA is a secure login process that requires you to verify your identity using two steps instead of just a password. This extra layer of protection makes it much more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access your account – even if your password has been stolen or guessed.

How does it work?

Beginning June 2, 2025, when you log in to the member portal:

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Request for Proposal: General Investment Consultant Services
SamCERA seeks qualified and experienced investment consulting firms to provide independent and objective advice to assist our Board of Retirement in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities related to investing fund assets.

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Request for Proposal: General Investment Consultant Services
SamCERA seeks qualified and experienced investment consulting firms to provide independent and objective advice to assist our Board of Retirement in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities related to investing fund assets.

 

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Upcoming Road to Retirement Seminars
Members with at least 5 years of service credit can register for the Road to Retirement seminar on either June 26th or November 13th. Space is limited - sign up now!

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2025 April Board Meeting

At its meeting on April 22, 2025, the Board of Retirement approved a $60 million commitment to Diameter Dislocation Fund III, L.P. as part of SamCERA’s opportunistic credit portfolio within the Growth category.

No further board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

More information on SamCERA’s commitments may be available in SamCERA’s Board of Retirement meeting minutes. Minutes for a given Board meeting are usually approved at the next regular meeting and will be posted shortly thereafter. 

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2025 March Board Meeting

At its meeting on March 25, 2025, the Board of Retirement approved a $35 million commitment to Public Pension Capital, LLC as part of SamCERA’s Buyout portfolio within Private Equity under the Growth category.

The Board also approved a $15 million commitment to DCVC VII, L.P. as part of SamCERA’s Venture Capital portfolio within Private Equity under the Growth category.

No further board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

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Request for Proposal: Technology Modernization Project Manager
SamCERA seeks qualified project management consulting firms to facilitate the modernization of SamCERA’s Pension Administration Software System, focusing on efficiency, automation, and improved data management processes

SamCERA is soliciting proposals from qualified project management firms to help SamCERA undertake a comprehensive system-wide project to overhaul and update its current pension administration software system and document management system.

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Notice of Election
This June, SamCERA will hold an election for the Retired Member and Alternate Retired Member board seats. Read the election notice for important dates and how to file as a candidate.

 

SAN MATEO COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
(SamCERA)

NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO ELECT A RETIRED AND AN ALTERNATE RETIRED MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT

Notice is hereby given that one RETIRED MEMBER is to be elected to fill the eighth position on SamCERA’s Board of Retirement. An ALTERNATE RETIRED MEMBER will also be elected. 

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2025 February Board Meeting

At its meeting on February 25th 2025, no reportable board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

More information on SamCERA’s commitments may be available in SamCERA’s Board of Retirement meeting minutes. Minutes for a given Board meeting are usually approved at the next regular meeting and will be posted shortly thereafter. 

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COLA Increase for 2025
At its January 28, 2025 meeting, the Board of Retirement approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for most retirees and beneficiaries that will begin with the April 2025 benefit payment.

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2025 January Board Meeting

At its meeting on January 28, 2025, the Board of Retirement approved a $40 million commitment to 400 Capital Asset Based Term Fund IV, as part of SamCERA’s opportunistic credit portfolio within the Growth category.

No further board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

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Compensation Limits for 2025
Learn about updated compensation limits in 2025 for Plan 7 members, and the 2025 IRS compensation limit for members hired after July 1, 1996.

“Compensation limits” do not refer to restrictions on the amount of salary your employer can pay you.  Rather, this term refers the maximum amount of compensation SamCERA can take into account when determining your contributions and calculating your monthly pension benefit under your retirement plan.

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Retirees: 2024 Tax Forms Are Available Now
1099-R Annual Tax Reporting Statements have been mailed and are available online now.

1099-R tax forms have been mailed to the addresses we have on record for retirees and beneficiaries. This form contains essential tax information including reportable income, taxable income, federal taxes withhold, and California state taxes withheld, if applicable.

Access Your 1099-R Online

Follow these steps to view and print your 1099-R online or use the 1099R Quick Reference Guide:

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2025 Service Purchase Schedule
There are two separate periods of time during 2025 to make service purchases.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to purchase service credit that can count toward your total years of service and may increase your retirement benefit. 

Purchase Request forms may be submitted for the purchase of Extra Help time, Plan 3 and Plan 5 service upgrades, certain military leave, unpaid sick leave, and parental leave. Returning SamCERA members can also make a Purchase Request for a redeposit of withdrawn funds. 

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SamCERA Holiday Closure
SamCERA will be closed from December 25 – January 1 for the Holidays and Winter Recess. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from SamCERA!

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2024 December Board Meeting

At its meeting on December 3, 2024, no reportable board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

More information on SamCERA’s commitments may be available in SamCERA’s Board of Retirement meeting minutes. Minutes for a given Board meeting are usually approved at the next regular meeting and will be posted shortly thereafter. 

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Board of Retirement Investment Information
2024 November Board Meeting

At its meeting on November 5, 2024, no board action was taken related to SamCERA’s investment commitments or hires.

More information on SamCERA’s commitments may be available in SamCERA’s Board of Retirement meeting minutes. Minutes for a given Board meeting are usually approved at the next regular meeting and will be posted shortly thereafter. 

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2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
The 2024 ACFR has been approved by the Board of Retirement. This report provides detailed information about SamCERA’s finances, investments, and the pension plan’s funding status including assets, liabilities, and funded ratio.

The 2024 ACFR has been approved by the Board of Retirement. This report provides detailed information about SamCERA’s finances, investments, and the pension plan’s funding status including assets, liabilities, and funded ratio. The report is provided here for your convenience and available online at www.samcera.org/2024ACFR.

Announcement

Notice of Special Election
Next January, SamCERA will hold an election for the General Member, third seat on the Board of Retirement. Read the election notice for important dates and how to file as a candidate.

 

SAN MATEO COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
(SamCERA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
TO ELECT A GENERAL MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF RETIREMENT

Notice is hereby given that one GENERAL MEMBER is to be elected to fill the unexpired term and subsequent full term for the third position on SamCERA’s SamCERA’s Board of Retirement at a special election to be held on January 13, 2025.

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