Pre-2022 Employer Communications

MPSERS Employer News

• 08/17/2022: MPSERS Employer News - August 2022
• 07/21/2022: MPSERS Employer News - July 2022
• 06/15/2022: MPSERS Employer News - June 2022
• 05/18/2022: MPSERS Employer News - May 2022
• 04/20/2022: MPSERS Employer News - April 2022
• 03/16/2022: MPSERS Employer News - March 2022
• 02/16/2022: MPSERS Employer News - February 2022
• 01/19/2022: MPSERS Employer News - January 2022
• 12/16/2021: MPSERS Employer News - December 2021 (corrected)
• 11/17/2021: MPSERS Employer News - November 2021
• 10/21/2021: MPSERS Employer News - October 2021
• 9/15/2021: MPSERS Employer News - September 2021
• 8/18/2021: MPSERS Employer News - August 2021
• 07/19/2021: MPSERS Employer News - July 2021
• 06/17/21: MPSERS Employer News - June 2021
• 05/19/21: MPSERS Employer News - May 2021
• 04/21/21: MPSERS Employer News - April 2021
• 03/17/21: MPSERS Employer News - March 2021
• 03/04/2021: REVISED 2019-2020 Independent Contractor/Third-Party Employee Audit for ORS
• 02/18/21: MPSERS Employer News - February 2021
• 1/20/2021: MPSERS Employer News - January 2021
• 01/08/21: Updates - 3% healthcare contribution and FAQs for new working after retirement legislation
• 12/29/20: MPSERS 3% closing agreement
• 12/17/2020: Preparation for the 2021 Small Steps Campaign
• 12/17/2020: MPSERS Employer News - December 2020
• 11/19/2020: MPSERS Employer News - November 2020
• 10/21/2020: MPSERS Employer News - October 2020
• 10/21/2020: You were removed from our recipient list in error.
• 9/20/2020: MPSERS Employer News - September 2020
• 8/20/2020: MPSERS Employer News - August 2020
• 07/31/2020: GASB Table 5 now available on the Employer Information website
• 07/16/2020 MPSERS Employer News - July 2020
• 06/18/2020: MPSERS Employer News - June 2020
• 05/21/2020: MPSERS Employer News - May 2020
• 04/16/2020: MPSERS Employer News - April 2020
• 03/18/2020: MPSERS Employer News - March 2020
• 03/13/2020: Retirement reporting and the statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings
• 02/19/2020: MPSERS Employer News - February 2020
• 01/23/2020: MPSERS Employer News - January 2020
• 12/18/19: MPSERS Employer News - December 2019
• 11/20/19: MPSERS Employer News - November 2019 (Revised)
• 10/16/19: MPSERS Employer News - October 2019
• 09/18/19: MPSERS Employer News - September 2019
• 08/21/19: MPSERS Employer News - August 2019
• 07/17/19: MPSERS Employer News - July 2019
• 06/20/2019: MPSERS Employer News - June 2019
• 05/16/2019: MPSERS Employer News - May 2019
• 04/17/2019: MPSERS Employer News - April 2019
• 03/20/2019: MPSERS Employer News - March 2019
• 02/12/19: MPSERS Employer News - February 2019

Reporting

• 08/09/2022: Action required: important survey for all reporting units
• 07/19/2022: GASB 68 and 75 data and information now available
• 06/23/2022: Action required: 2020-21 Independent Contractor/Third-Party Employee Audit
• 04/05/2022: Employer survey for payroll staff 
• 04/05/2022: Employer survey for administrative staff
• 1/18/2022: 2022 Small Steps preparation file now available
• 1/11/2022: Employer survey for Administrative staff
• 1/11/2022: Employee survey for payroll staff
• 9/1/2021: Action required: professional services leave certification
• 08/13/2021: Audited GASB schedules report published on the GASB website
• 08/03/2021: GASB 68 and 75 data and information now available; GASB report available by mid-August
• 08/02/2021: Action required: important survey for all reporting units
• 4/13/2021: Employer Survey for administrative staff
• 4/13/2021: Employer Survey for payroll staff
• 4/7/21: Important UPDATE: Independent Contractor/Third-Party Employee audit deadline
• 03/12/21: IRS Closing Agreement attached (3% HCC)
• 02/22/21: 2019-2020 Independent Contractor Audit
• 02/09/21: New Working After Retirement Legislation - Important Update
• 01/04/21: Updated 2021 Small Steps preparation file with names now available
• 12/29/20: MPSERS 3% closing agreement
• 12/17/2020: MPSERS Employer News - December 2020
• 03/13/2020: Retirement reporting and the statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings
• 03/05/2020: Employer Reporting website is available again
• 03/05/2020: Employer Survey for payroll staff
• 03/05/2020: Employer Survey for administrative staff
• 12/20/2019: Action Required: View DC Feedback File
• 08/19/19: Webinar: Retirement Reporting Basics
• 08/02/2019: Audited schedules report and tables published on the GASB website
• 07/31/2019: Tax-Deferred Payment Notices Sent
• New plan materials for new hires now available
• 07/15/2019: GASB 68 data now available; GASB 75 data and GASB report available by late July
• 06/19/2019: End of School Year Checklist
• 04/11/2019: Employer Survey 2019
• 03/22/2019: 2019-20 Payroll Calendar Is Now Available
• 01/02/2019: New law affects community college part-time students reporting and payroll growth assumptions
• 12/19/2018: Action Required: View DC Feedback File
• 12/06/2018 Professional Services Leave certification
• 12/05/2018: Employer Reporting telephone and fax number changes
• 11/29/2018: November School Aid Fund payment includes reimbursement for retirement costs
• 11/05/2018: Recent updates to the Reporting Instruction Manual (RIM)
• 10/18/2018: 2018 Small Steps Campaign
• 10/18/2018: Change in Process for UAAL Rate Stabilization Invoices
• 10/09/18: Corrections to your Employer Statement
• 10/02/2018: (K12, ISDs, Charters/PSAs, Libraries) Federally Funded Wage Certification Due 10/15/2018
• 10/02/2018: (Universities and Community Colleges) Federally Funded, ORP, and UAL Wage Certification Due 10/15/2018
• 09/25/2018: Additional Contributions Due Charged on Your Employer Statement in Error
• 09/19/2018: Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Contribution Rates go into effect October 1
• 09/06/2018: Action Required: Corrected DC Feedback File available on September 7
• 08/31/2018: Employer Contributions for Basic and MIP DC Converted Employees
• 08/27/2018: Back-to-School Checklist
• 08/15/2018: Updated DC contribution rates go into effect on September 1, 2018
• 08/14/2018 Increase in School Aid Fund payment is reimbursement for retirement costs
• 08/03/2018: Tax-Deferred Payment Notices Sent to Members
• 07/31/2018: Audited schedules report and new tables published on the GASB website
• 07/16/2018: Matching contributions for Basic or MIP DC Converted employees and updates to the contribution rate table
• 07/16/2018: GASB 68 and 75 data and information now available; GASB report available by late July
• 07/02/2018: Shortfall interest rate change effective January 1, 2019
• 06/29/2018: Technology Enhancements on July 2 (Community Colleges, Universities)
• 06/29/2018: Technology Enhancements on July 2 (K12, ISDs, Charter Schools/PSAs, Libraries)
• 06/28/2018: Reporting Retirees - RIM Updates
• 06/04/2018: New law for matching contributions for employees who converted to the Defined Contribution plan in 2012
• 06/12/18: New law revises how UAAL contribution rates will be calculated
• 06/01/2018: End of School Year Checklist
• 05/29/2018: Important Internet Security Protocol Update
• 05/23/2018: Matching Contributions for Employees Who Converted to the Defined Contribution Plan in 2012
• 05/15/2018: MPSERS UAAL Rate Stabilization Invoice - May 2018
• 05/11/2018: New Law Changes Rules for Working After Retirement
• 04/16/2018: (for K-12, ISDs, Charter Schools/PSAs, and Community Colleges) Quarterly increase in State Aid payment is reimbursement for new retirement costs
• 04/16/2018: (for K-12, ISDs, Charter Schools/PSAs, Libraries, and Community Colleges) Fiscal Year 2018-19 Contribution Rates now posted
• 04/01/2018: (for K-12, ISDs, Charter Schools/PSAs, and Libraries): Federally Funded Wage Certification Due 04/15/2018
• 04/01/2018: (for Community Colleges and Universities): FF/ORP/UAL Wage Certification Due 04/15/2018
• 02/21/2018: GASB 75 letter available now on File Transfer Service (FTS)
• 02/20/2018: Accurate SSNs are critical
• 02/13/2018: Updates to DC Feedback File for Employees in the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan
• 01/25/2018: Action Required - Technology Enhancements on February 5
• 01/23/2018 Improved Detail on the Employer Reporting Website
• 01/09/2018 Action Required: Healthcare contribution data
• 01/03/2018: Temporary stop on DTL2 adjustments to records on or prior to September 3, 2012
• 12/27/2017: REVISED shortfall interest rate change effective January 1, 2018
• 12/21/2017: ORS audit of DTL4 records and new form for submitting DTL4 adjustments
• 12/20/2017: The Supreme Court has ruled on PA 75 of 2010
• 12/19/2017: Action Required: View DC Feedback File
• 12/06/2017: Shortfall interest rate change effective January 1, 2018
• 11/17/2017: Updated Fiscal Year 2017-18 MPSERS Contribution Rates
• 10/10/2017: Updates to DC Feedback File for Employees in the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan
• 09/29/2017 Action Required - Timeline for upcoming reform
• 09/12/2017: Get Ready for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
• 08/30/2017: Small Steps Automatic Increase Campaign
• 08/23/2017: Revised Retirement Plan Election brochures and forms
• 08/18/17: Back-to-School Checklist
• 08/08/17: New FAQ available; Revised Retirement Plan Election brochures and forms
• 08/07/17: Updated FY 2017-18 Employer Contribution Rates table now posted
• 07/13/2017: New law changes benefit plans for new MPSERS members and existing DC participants
• 06/20/17: Reporting Retirees
• 06/12/17: File Transfer Service (FTS) may require you to accept a new certificate
• 05/30/17: End of School Year Checklist
• 05/30/17: Technology Updates - Action Required
• 04/26/17: Employer Survey 2017
• 04/24/17: Important note about payments made on April 21
• 03/16/17: 2017-18 Payroll Calendar is now available
• 03/13/17: Fiscal Year 2017-18 Employer Contribution Rates
• 03/04/2016: Update Regarding Federal Tax Implications for 3% Retiree Healthcare Contributions.

Payments

• 07/01/22 Action required: resubmit bank information immediately

TDP Agreements

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Education and Training

• 05/19/17: ORS unveils New Hire Process e-learning module

Retiree Returning to Work

• 07/26/2022: Changes to working after retirement rules for MPSERS
• 07/01/2022: Pending changes to working after retirement rules for MPSERS 
• 05/15/2018: Working After Retirement - Employer Guide is Updated
• 04/27/2018: Working After Retirement Changes