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Board of Retirement Notice of Election
May 22, 2023
One seat on the SBCERA Board of Retirement will be open for election later this year. Candidacy information will be available May 30, 2023, and the candidate filing period ends on June 23, 2023.
SBCERA’s Communication Efforts Receive Top Statewide Honors
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is honored to have received top statewide recognition for our commitment to effective communications, one of our strategic pillars, by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
New Self-Service Options in mySBCERA for Retirees
We’re excited to share some important updates that have been made to mySBCERA, your online member portal that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, using your computer, phone, or tablet.
New Self-Service Options in mySBCERA
Retirees and beneficiaries now have the option to update tax withholding elections and direct deposit information in their online account. This new functionality is only available to members who are already receiving monthly benefits.
Life After Retirement
Member News - March 2023
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - March 2023
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
Investment Update
March 22, 2023
In recent months, during a time of global economic stress, our long-term strategy has shown resilience.
SBCERA earned a 2.7% return on investments for the 12-month period that ended January 2023. (The 2.7% is “net of fees,” which means that we’ve already subtracted all costs associated with the investment—like management or transaction expenses.)
SBCERA Welcomes Newest Trustee, Supervisor Dawn Rowe
We are pleased to share that Supervisor Dawn Rowe has been appointed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to serve as Trustee on the SBCERA Board of Retirement. Dawn will serve a term of office from January 24, 2023 to December 31, 2025.
Dawn was officially sworn into office as a SBCERA Board of Retirement Trustee at our Board Meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2023.
2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
This year’s 2.0% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be effective April 1, 2023. The SBCERA Board of Retirement approved the COLA for Retirees and Beneficiaries at its Board meeting on February 2, 2023.
Life After Retirement
Member News - January 2023
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - January 2023
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
2022 1099-R Tax Forms Available in mySBCERA
January 20, 2023
Retirees and Other Payees: 2022 1099-R tax forms are now available to download in mySBCERA. Hard copies will be mailed to all payees no later than January 31, 2023.
Chief Investment Officer, Don Pierce – CIO Magazine’s 2022 Power 100
Congratulations are in order for our Chief Investment Officer Don Pierce, who has been named to Chief Investment Officer Magazine’s 2022 Power 100 list of top investment officers.
SBCERA Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 5, 2023
San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) has been awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an Award for Outstanding Achievement for Popular Financial Reporting for our
The Board of Trustees Elect New Chair and Vice Chair
We are pleased to announce the SBCERA Board of Retirement trustees have elected Marc Bracco as the new Chair, and Jean-Rene Basle as the Vice Chair.
Marc has been an Elected Safety Member of the SBCERA Board of Retirement since January 1, 2019. He serves as a Lieutenant assigned to the Special Operations Bureau of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Department, and has been in law enforcement for over 18 years. He is currently the Region 5 Vice Chairman for the California Narcotic Officers’ Association. Before being elected as the Safety Member Trustee, he spent the last eight years involved with the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association (SEBA).
Looking Ahead to 2023: A Message from SBCERA’s CEO
December 28, 2022
As we reflect on this last year, I’m proud of our team for staying focused on our service to you, while strategically planning for the future.
There’s a saying that change is the only constant in life, which has proven to be true at SBCERA and in the world. Like so many, we’ve navigated our way back to as much normalcy as possible after a few years of uncharted territory. Despite this, I want to assure you that our commitment to your retirement security and to serving you has never wavered.
2022 Annual Financial Reports Available for Viewing
December 27, 2022
Our 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and condensed Popular Annual Financial Report are available to view at www.SBCERA.org/Financial-Reports
SBCERA’s Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Stacey Barnier named the new President for the Inland Empire Society for Human Resources Management
December 15, 2022
We are very proud to share that
SBCERA’s Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Stacey
Barnier, has been named the new President for the Inland Empire
Society for Human Resources Management (IESHRM). She will serve a
two-year term, effective January 1, 2023, through December 31,
2024
“I’m honored to have been elected to serve as the President of IESHRM,” said Stacey. “I look forward to continuing to serve our chapter and collaborating with our board to fulfil our mission. We aim to do this by offering top-notch professional development programs, supporting local students and emerging professionals through mentorship, and providing networking opportunities for our 400+ members as well as our philanthropic endeavors in support of the national SHRM Foundation.”
Chief Executive Officer, Debby Cherney Elected to CALAPRS Board
December 8, 2022
We are very proud to share that
SBCERA’s Chief Executive Officer, Debby Cherney has been elected to
serve on the California
Association of Public Retirement Systems (CALAPRS) Board for
a two-year term, effective January 1, 2023, through December 31,
2024.
“I am delighted to have been elected to serve on the CALAPRS Board,” said Debby. “With a clear mission to provide education and forums to share ideas and best practices, CALAPRS plays a critical role in supporting the management of billions of dollars for the benefit of California public employees and their beneficiaries.”
SBCERA 2022 Board of Retirement Trustee Election Results
The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is pleased to announce the 2022 Board of Retirement Trustee Election results.
2022 Board Election
Ballots are on their way. Here’s what you need to know.
Beginning the week of November 7, 2022, a ballot package for the Retired Member Trustee seat on the SBCERA Board of Retirement will be mailed by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters to eligible voters at your home address, and you can vote through December 6, 2022, at 5 p.m. — which is the last day and hour that ballots will be received.