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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). 

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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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.)

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SBCERA Welcomes Newest Trustee, Supervisor Dawn Rowe

Dawn RoweWe 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.

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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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

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The Board of Trustees Elect New Chair and Vice Chair

Marc Bracco 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).

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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.

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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

Stacey Barnier 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.”

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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.”  

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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.

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