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SERS Received Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting

August 16, 2018

For the 33nd consecutive year, SERS received the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its FY2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The award represents the…

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New Analysis Finds Shift from Pensions Reduces Retirement Security

July 13, 2018

According to a recent analysis by The Wall Street Journal, more than 40% of American households headed by people ages 55 through 70 lack sufficient resources to uphold their current standard of living in retirement. This means that nearly 15 million…

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SERS Named Second Highest Private Equity Earner

May 25, 2018

The American Investment Council (AIC), a private equity advocacy and research organization, released its annual Public Pension Study this week, naming School Employees Retirement System of Ohio number two on their list of top pension funds with the highest private equity…

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Website Redesign: You Are Our Top Priority

May 14, 2018

The main objective of our website is to serve you. Not only is our newly redesigned website more intuitive, easy to navigate, equipped with dropdown menus, responsive to all types of learners, and compatible with both mobile and desktop platforms, it’s fresh and…

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IRS Warns Taxpayers about Tax Refund Scam

February 14, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers of a growing scam targeting tax preparers. Scammers steal sensitive client data from tax preparers and use it to file fraudulent tax returns. The tax refunds are then deposited into taxpayers’ real bank…

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Less Than Half Of Ohio Adults Have A Financial Plan

October 26, 2017

According to Public Policy Polling (PPP), only 41% of Ohio adults have a financial plan for retirement.A recent survey conducted by the PPP for the Association of Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) revealed that many Ohioans did not have financial…

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Wi-fi Vulnerability May Put Your Device At Risk

October 18, 2017

A newly discovered Wi-Fi vulnerability, called a Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK), may be putting your wireless devices and data at risk. The flaw was discovered in the WPA2 protocol, which many rely on to secure their Wi-Fi routers.The vulnerability allows attackers to…

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      In observance of Memorial Day, SERS will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 8 a.m.
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      Employer Services is here to make sure all SERS employers are able to close out fiscal year 2026 with ease. Here are a few helpful steps to wrap up the 2026 school year: Verify that your coaches and supplemental employees do...
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