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OCERS Celebrates Topping Out Milestone
September 24, 2026
On September 2, 2026, OCERS celebrated an exciting milestone in the construction of our replacement headquarters with a Topping Out Celebration. OCERS staff, Board Members, building partners, and special guests came together to commemorate this important step in bringing our future home to life.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration so memorable. Enjoy a few highlights from this special day in the photos below!
OCERS Launches New Video on the History of OCERS
September 23, 2026
Since 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) has served generations of public employees dedicated to making Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Today, OCERS provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to tens of thousands of active, retired, and deferred members while safeguarding their financial future.
OCERS Chief Investment Officer Molly Murphy Named Among 2026’s Most Influential Women in Institutional Investing
September 11, 2026
OCERS congratulates Chief Investment Officer Ms. Molly Murphy on being named to Pensions & Investments’ 2026 Influential Women in Institutional Investing list.
With more than 30 years of investment experience, Ms. Murphy oversees OCERS’ $30 billion investment portfolio and is widely recognized for her leadership and innovation in the institutional investment industry. Her honors include the CIO Industry Innovation Award, multiple appearances on the aiCIO Power 100 List, and recognition on the Forbes 50 Over 50 List.
OCERS Molly Murphy Named to Chief Investment Officer Magazine’s 2026 Power 100 for Sixth Consecutive Year
July 29, 2026
OCERS is proud to announce that Molly Murphy has been named to Chief Investment Officer magazine’s 2026 Power 100, marking the sixth consecutive year she has represented OCERS on this prestigious list. Since first earning this distinction in 2021, Ms. Murphy has been consistently recognized among the nation’s leading institutional investment executives.
OCERS Board Approves Final Construction Documents for Replacement Headquarters
July 20, 2026
At its July Board of Retirement meeting, the OCERS Board officially approved the final Construction Documents for the OCERS Replacement Headquarters project, marking a significant milestone as the project moves into its next phase.
The Construction Documents include the detailed architectural and engineering plans, design specifications, and operational requirements that will guide construction of the future headquarters.
OCERS Receives National Champions Award
June 25, 2026
Santa Ana, CA (June 26, 2025) – The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) has been recognized as the recipient of the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) Champions Award in the $1 billion to $50 billion assets under management (AUM) category.
The award was presented on May 19 during the NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) in Las Vegas, one of the nation’s longest-running educational events for public pension professionals.
Board Approves 3% COLA for 2026
February 18, 2026
At its February meeting, the OCERS Board of Retirement approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all retirees and eligible beneficiaries, with no remaining amount credited to the “COLA bank.”
Under Government Code section 31870, COLAs are applied each April 1 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as of January 1, with annual adjustments capped at 3.0%. For the Los Angeles Basin area, the CPI was reported at 3.16% and rounded to 3.0%, which supported the Board’s approval of the full 3% adjustment. As a result, the full increase will apply to retirement allowances.
New Headquarters Project – Site Work Beginning
February 3, 2026
The Replacement Headquarters Project has entered the Development phase. Beginning this week, site preparation work will start on the Tustin Parcel in advance of abatement and demolition of the neighboring medical office building.
As part of this work, 8-foot-tall perimeter construction fencing will be installed. Starting Thursday, February 5th, there will be no access to the OCERS parking lot from Tustin Avenue or the driveway at the corner of Wellington and Tustin. Visitors should enter the parking lot using the other two driveways on Wellington Avenue
OCERS Chief Investment Officer Honored on 2026 Elite CIO List
January 8, 2026
Congratulations to Molly Murphy, OCERS Chief Investment Officer, on being named to the 2026 Elite CIO list for the second consecutive year.
Trustee Reappointments Announced
December 3, 2025
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is happy to share that the Orange County Board of Supervisors has reappointed Mr. Shawn Dewane (Trustee, Public Member), Mr. Arthur Hidalgo (Trustee, Public Member), and Mr. Charles Packard (Trustee, Public Member) to the Orange County Board of Retirement. Each will serve a new three-year term effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028.