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2026 Public Safety Conference Speaker Proposals Are Now Open
2026 Public Safety Conference Speaker Proposals Are Now Open

NCPERS is now accepting speaker and presentation proposals for the 2026 Public Safety Conference, taking place Oct. 25–28, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2026


ADA Web Accessibility Deadline Extended: What It Means for Public Pension Systems
ADA Web Accessibility Deadline Extended: What It Means for Public Pension Systems

The Department of Justice has officially extended the compliance deadline for the ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule by one year. Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2026


Now Available: NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study
Now Available: NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study

One of the most common questions NCPERS hears from public pension leaders is simple: How are our peers navigating today’s environment? That’s why I’m pleased to share that NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study is now available. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026


How to Participate in the 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey
How to Participate in the 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey

Conducted annually by NCPERS and CBIZ, the survey captures compensation data on over 90 common positions found at public pension funds, as well as details on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and bonuses. Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2026


Rebuilding the Middle Class Starts With Retirement Security
Rebuilding the Middle Class Starts With Retirement Security

Across the country, Americans are confronting a troubling and deeply personal reality: for the first time in modern history, most people do not believe the next generation will be better off than the last. Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2026


INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day

With a severe winter storm forecasted to create dangerous travel conditions in Washington, D.C. and across much of the U.S., we have made the difficult decision to cancel NCPERS 2026 Legislative Forum & Policy Day. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!
Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!

A smarter, easier way to connect with your member benefits. Continue Reading

Postedby William Whitman
Date posted01/19/2026


Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS
Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS

NCPERS 2.0 reflects not only how far we've come, but where we're headed. It's built on the same foundation of advocacy, research, and education that has guided us for 85 years, but with modern tools to help you succeed in an increasingly complex environment. Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2026


NCPERS 2025 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2026)
NCPERS 2025 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2026)

A look back at how the NCPERS team has worked hard to make sure our members have the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive — and a glimpse of what's ahead. Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


Call for Speakers Now Open: NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Call for Speakers Now Open: NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Want to shape the educational agenda for NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, May 17–20? Submit your proposal by Friday, January 30 at 5 PM ET to share your expertise, fresh ideas, and practical solutions with hundreds public pension professionals.  Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


Initial Fiduciary Considerations for Offering Alternative Investments
Initial Fiduciary Considerations for Offering Alternative Investments

Recent regulatory, judicial, and executive developments have reopened the conversation around whether—and how—plan sponsors can prudently offer alternative investments in participant-directed defined contribution retirement plans. Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2025


Submit Your Nomination for NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award
Submit Your Nomination for NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award

This award honors staff members at public pensions who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills; shown superior innovation and creativity; and created a positive impact with their communications or member services work in the preceding year. NCPERS is pleased to announce that we are now... Continue Reading

Postedby Lizzy Lees
Date posted10/16/2025