Pennsylvania Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems

01/02/2026

🎉 Happy New Year 🎉
Wishing our members and partners a healthy, prosperous, and successful 2026. Thank you for your continued support of PAPERS.

06/22/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟗 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐀

Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has released audits of 39 municipal and police pension plans across 23 Pennsylvania counties — from Allegheny to Westmoreland.

“Nearly a quarter of the pension plans in Pennsylvania are in some state of distress,” DeFoor noted. These audits ensure that $404M+ in state aid — funded by the 2% tax on out-of-state fire and casualty insurance — is being used as intended to support our police, firefighters, and municipal employees.

As required by law, the Auditor General’s office continues its oversight role to ensure responsible pension funding and relieve pressure on local taxpayers.

🔎 View the full audit reports here: https://www.PaAuditor.gov/audit-reports

At PAPERS, we believe informed trustees lead stronger systems. Stay tuned as we continue to share key updates affecting public employee retirement systems across PA.

Our dynamic audit search page offers a variety of filters to help you find what you're looking for quickly.

06/06/2025

PAPERS Spring 2025 Conference Highlights

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring and impactful Spring 2025 Conference!

From keynote insights by State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, to the recognition of newly certified public pension professionals and the celebration of leadership milestones—this event showcased the strength, dedication, and forward momentum of Pennsylvania’s public pension community.

Swipe through to see some of the highlights as we honor the people who are shaping the future of retirement systems across the Commonwealth.

➡️ Stay connected here by following our page for more updates, resources, and events from PAPERS!

06/05/2025

📅 Mark Your Calendar: November 18–19, 2025!

Join us for the PAPERS Fall 2025 Conference, where leaders and professionals from across Pennsylvania come together to address the most pressing issues impacting public employee retirement systems.

✅ Expert Speakers & Leadership
✅ Legal, Legislative & Regulatory Updates
✅ Continuing Education & Networking Opportunities

Whether you're a trustee, administrator, consultant, or service provider, this event is designed to equip you with the insights and tools needed to navigate today’s challenges and plan for tomorrow.

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We look forward to welcoming you this November!

06/05/2025

Welcome to the Official page of the Pennsylvania Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (PAPERS)!

Since our founding in 2005, PAPERS has been dedicated to supporting and strengthening Pennsylvania’s public employee retirement systems through trustee education, professional development, and collaborative networking.

We invite you to follow this page for important updates, upcoming event information, industry insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow public pension professionals.

Together, we are working to ensure the integrity, sustainability, and effectiveness of retirement systems that serve public employees across the Commonwealth.