PERSI News Archive

2009

2009 National Save for Retirement Week is October 18-24

10-09-2009 | PERSI

Congress has designated October 18-24 as National Save for Retirement Week......more

PERSI Choice 401(k) Plan Web Tour 2009

08-19-2009 | PERSI

A Web Tour of your PERSI Choice 401(k) Plan .........more

Wall Street Journal op-ed article and National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA) response

07-17-2009 | National Association of State Retirement Administrators

On July 16, 2009, the Wall Street Journal published NASRA President Terry Slattery’s letter to the editor regarding its op-ed piece titled, "Public Pensions Cook the Books.".........more

Series of Meetings Regarding Changes to State's Retiree Medical Plans

07-10-2009 | PERSI

The Office of Group Insurance will be hosting another series of meetings around the state in August. The purpose of the meetings is to go over the impact of changes in the Retiree Medical plans following the passage of House Bill 173.........more

PERSI Strategic Plan 2010 - 2013

07-09-2009 | PERSI

Retirement security has become increasingly important over the years. With baby boomers beginning to retire, PERSI must be ready for the increased workload. At the same time, we must respond to the looming political and social debate over traditional pension plans. ........more

PERSI To Use January 2009 Tax Tables

06-15-2009 | PERSI

PERSI to use January 2009 tax tables to address Retiree withholding tax confusion ........more

Seniors Beware of Grandparent Scam

06-11-2009 | PERSI

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is telling senior citizens not to wire money to callers claiming to be their grandchildren........more

Changes to Federal Tax Withholdings

04-01-2009 | PERSI

Effective March 20, 2009, the Federal Income Tax withholding tables were
updated as a result of changes to tax law made under the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009.......more

Updated Choice 401(k) Plan Investment Policy

01-28-2009 | PERSI

The Choice 401(k) Plan Investment Policy and the Vanguard trading restrictions document has been updated......more

2008 1099 Forms

01-16-2009 | PERSI

PERSI will begin mailing 1099 forms to retirees on or before January 26, 2009......more

2008

Idaho Business Review interview with PERSI Chief Investment Officer Bob Maynard

12-16-2008 | PERSI

Idaho pension fund's fall could have been steeper, by Brad Carlson, Idaho Business Review......more

PERSI Announces Cost Of Living Adjustments For Retirees

12-16-2008 | PERSI

The Board of Directors for the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) today announced a 1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment...... more

PERSI Base Plan and Choice 401(k) Plan FAQs related to market instability

09-30-2008 | PERSI

A list of frequently asked questions regarding the Base Plan and Choice 401(k) Plan and the market instability...... more

Idaho Public Television program titled Wall Street Woes features PERSI's Chief Investment Officer Bob Maynard.

09-25-2008 | PERSI

The following link is to an Idaho Public Television program titled Wall Street Woes. The program features PERSI's Chief Investment Officer Bob Maynard; Dennis Fitzpatrick, founder, CEO, and president of D.B. Fitzpatrick and Co., Inc; and Professor Don Holley, Dept. of Economics, Boise State University. The panel discusses the market downturn and responds to questions from callers. To view the program, click the link below, then scroll down to the Video and Audio section and click on the application best suited to your system. The Web Extra option includes responses to questions that did not air on the program.
http://www.idahoptv.org/dialogue/diaShowPage.cfm?versionID=180351

PERSI remains stable despite market drop

09-18-2008 | PERSI

The Board of Directors for the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) today announced that despite recent market volatility, it remains a stable and secure fund.......more

2007

New Investment Options for the PERSI Choice 401(k) Plan

09-18-2007 | PERSI Retirement Board

In July, the Retirement Board directed PERSI to find a "Sudan-free" investment option for Choice Plan 401(k) participants wishing to divest their own funds from companies doing business in Sudan....more

PERSI Announces 'Sudan Free' Investment Option

07-24-2007 | PERSI

The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) today announced its intent to establish a new "Sudan Free" investment option for its existing Choice Plan 401(k)....more