Latest News
Director of Finance Tracy Bowman Honored with GFOA Recognition for Outstanding Public Service
September 22, 2025
OCERS is proud to share that Tracy Bowman, Director of Finance, has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with its Recognition for Outstanding Public Service award.
This recognition highlights Ms. Bowman’s dedication to our members, our employers, her profession, and the broader community. The work of finance professionals is often behind the scenes, yet it is vital to the ability of government agencies to serve.
OCERS CIO Molly Murphy Named to 2025 Power 100 List for Fifth Consecutive Year
August 12, 2025
OCERS is proud to announce that Chief Investment Officer Molly Murphy has once again earned a coveted spot on Chief Investment Officer magazine’s 2025 Power 100 List, recognizing the top investment officers in the industry. This marks Molly’s fifth consecutive year on the list, with honors received every year since 2021.
Celebrating 80 Years of OCERS
August 6, 2025
This week, OCERS proudly marked 80 years of serving the public servants of Orange County with secure, reliable retirement benefits.
We were honored to receive seven certificates and resolutions, with special thanks to State Senator Tom Umberg, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, and Clerk Recorder Hugh Nguyen for joining us in person.
Congratulations to Ms. Adele Lopez Tagaloa: New SACRS Board President
July 3, 2025
We would like to congratulate Ms. Adele Lopez Tagaloa on her appointment as President of the Board of Directors for the State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS).
Ms. Lopez Tagaloa brings a wealth of experience to SACRS from her various roles at the County of Orange Registrar of Voters, the Orange County Employees Association, and several other non-profit organizations.
OCERS Appoints Darren Dang as its Chief Technology Officer
May 2, 2025
Santa Ana, CA (May 2, 2025) – The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Dang as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective May 16, 2025. Mr. Dang brings over 25 years of leadership in technology, finance, and public-sector governance, with a distinguished track record of driving Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, cybersecurity modernization, and digital transformation.
Bring A Kid to Work Day 2025
April 22, 2025
Attention OCERS members: On Thursday, April 24, OCERS will be participating in Bring a Kid to Work Day!
If you’re visiting our headquarters, please be extra mindful—children and large equipment will be present throughout the building and parking lot.
Thanks for helping make this a fun and safe event!
Understanding Stock Market Volatility and Your Pension
April 18, 2025
What Stock Market Changes Mean for Your OCERS Pension Benefits
With recent headlines highlighting stock market ups and downs, it’s understandable to feel a little concerned. At OCERS, our message is simple: your pension is safe—just as it has been for the past 80 years.
Update: Social Security Fairness Act
February 27, 2025
On February 25, 2025, the Social Security Administration announced its plans to begin applying the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) to eligible recipients.
For eligibility and payment timelines, visit SSA Social Security Fairness Act.
Please note that this change does not impact your OCERS retirement benefit.
OCERS receives recognition from GFOA
February 26, 2025
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Orange County Employees
Retirement System for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Board Approves 3% COLA for 2025
February 19, 2025
This morning, the OCERS Board of Retirement approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for all retirees and eligible beneficiaries, with an extra 0.5% credited to a “COLA Bank” for future use.
Under Government Code section 31870, COLAs are applied each April 1 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as of January 1, with adjustments capped at 3.0% per year. For the LA Basin area, the CPI was reported at 3.3 and rounded to 3.5%, so the Board approved a 3% COLA, with the additional 0.5% credited to each payee’s COLA bank.