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CA Educ Code § 22302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22302.

22302.  (a) The board shall establish an ombudsperson position to serve as an advocate for the members of the Defined Benefit Program and participants of the Cash Balance Benefit Program. The duties of the ombudsperson position shall include reviewing and making recommendations to the chief executive officer regarding complaints by school employees, members, employee organizations, the Legislature, or the public regarding actions of the employees of the system.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the salary of the position of ombudsperson be offset, as much as possible, through savings realized from a reduction in interest payments on delinquent benefits to members, and through a more efficient and improved public relations program.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 186, Sec. 2. (SB 634) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Educ Code § 22302.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22302.5.

22302.5.  The board may contract with a qualified third-party administrator for custodial, record keeping, or other administrative services necessary to carry into effect the provisions of Chapter 38 (commencing with Section 25000) of this part or Part 14.(Added by renumbering Section 22302 (as added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021, Sec. 13.5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22303.

22303.  (a) Due to an increase in the demand for retirement counseling services, the system, notwithstanding any other provision of law, may contract with a county superintendent or other employer to provide retirement counseling. Retired public employees may be employed on a part-time basis for that purpose, unless and until the study required by subdivision (b) of Section 7 of Chapter 1532 of the Statutes of 1985 recommends against the employment of retired public employees for these purposes. This authorization is subject to the availability of funds appropriated for that purpose in the annual Budget Act.(b) The board may, by resolution, designate one or more official representatives who provide retirement counseling pursuant to subdivision (a), or as an employee of the system, to receive documents submitted pursuant to this part, Part 13.5 (commencing with Section 25900), or Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any document received by a designated system representative during regular counseling office business hours or in the course of performing counseling services pursuant to this subdivision shall be deemed to have been received by the system’s headquarters office on the date received by the officially designated system representative.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 558, Sec. 6. (AB 1379) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Educ Code § 22303.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22303.5.

22303.5.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall offer a midcareer retirement information program for the benefit of all members to enhance awareness of the features and benefits of the Defined Benefit Program, services of the system, federal Social Security Act programs and benefits as they apply to members, and personal planning responsibilities. This information shall be provided to assist members in understanding the importance of financial, legal, estate, and personal planning, and how choices and options offered by the system may affect retirement.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 298, Sec. 1. (AB 1325) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 22304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22304.

22304.  (a) The costs of administration of the plan shall be paid from the retirement fund and those costs may not exceed the amount made available by law during any fiscal period.(b) The administrative costs of the plan shall be divided proportionately in accordance with the assets of the Defined Benefit Program, the Defined Benefit Supplement Program, and the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22305.

22305.  Any rules and regulations adopted by the board for the purpose of the administration of this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000), and not inconsistent with this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000), have the force and effect of law.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22306.

22306.  (a) Information filed with the system by a member, participant, or beneficiary of the plan is confidential and shall be used by the system for the sole purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this part, Part 13.5 (commencing with Section 25900), and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000). No official or employee of the system who has access to the individual records of a member, participant, or beneficiary shall divulge any confidential information concerning those records to any person except in the following instances:(1) To the member, participant, or beneficiary to whom the information relates.(2) To the authorized representative of the member, participant, or beneficiary.(3) To the governing board of the member’s or participant’s current or former employer.(4) To any department, agency, or political subdivision of this state.(5) To other individuals or entities as necessary to validate personal information of members, participants, and beneficiaries.(6) Pursuant to subpoena.(7) To an agent or a physician authorized by the board in the performance of duties pursuant to Section 24003, 24012, 24103, or 24111.(8) To a physician or psychologist authorized by the member to receive medical information, if the system determines that the information may be detrimental to the member, as provided under Section 1798.40 of the Civil Code.(b) Information filed with the system in a beneficiary designation form may be released after the death of the member or participant to those persons who may provide information necessary for the distribution of benefits.(c) The information is not open to inspection by anyone except the board and its officers and employees of the system, and any person authorized by the Legislature to make inspections.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 298, Sec. 2. (AB 1325) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Educ Code § 22307 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22307.

22307.  (a) The board may authorize the transfer and disbursement of funds from the retirement fund for the purpose of carrying into effect this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000). That action shall require signatures of either the board chairperson and vice chairperson, or the signatures of the board chairperson or vice chairperson and the chief executive officer or any employee of the system designated by the chief executive officer.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the board may disburse funds for benefits payable under this part and Part 14 (commencing with Section 26000), for the payment of refunds and for investment transactions. Funds for these purposes shall not require appropriation by the annual Budget Act.(c) Funds for the payment of administrative expenses are not continuously appropriated, and funds for that purpose shall be appropriated by the annual Budget Act.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1025, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22307.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22307.5.

22307.5.  (a) There is in the State Treasury a trust fund to be known as the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund. There shall be deposited directly in that fund, and not transferred from the Teachers’ Retirement Fund, that portion of employer contributions determined by the board as necessary to fund the expenditures authorized by this section.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, moneys in the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund are continuously appropriated without regard to fiscal years to pay any costs determined by the board to be related to the development of programs authorized by statute that the board determines directly or indirectly enhance the financial security of members, participants, or beneficiaries of the State Teachers’ Retirement Plan, if the board determines, by resolution, the proposed program is to have a reasonable expectation to generate sufficient revenue to carry out the ongoing responsibilities of the programs under development and permit the subsequent deposit of funds, pursuant to subdivision (e), into the Teachers’ Retirement Fund.(c) The board may authorize the transfer and disbursement of funds from the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund for the purpose of carrying into effect this section upon the signature of either or both of its chairperson and vice chairperson or the chief executive officer or any employee of the system designated by the chief executive officer.(d) Disbursements of moneys from the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund of whatever nature shall be made upon claims duly audited in the manner prescribed for the disbursement of other public funds.(e) An amount equal to employer contributions deposited in the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund pursuant to subdivision (a), together with interest calculated based on the actuarially assumed rate of investment return for the Defined Benefit Program for the period beginning with the deposit of employer contributions into the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund and ending with the transfer to the Teachers’ Retirement Fund, on terms and conditions established by the board pursuant to subdivision (b), shall be deposited in the Teachers’ Retirement Fund, from funds generated from the programs receiving development funds pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 780, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Educ Code § 22307.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22307.6.

22307.6.  The board may, by resolution, direct the Controller to transfer all or a portion of the assets in the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund, established pursuant to Section 22307.5, into the designated fund or account that is authorized to expend funds for the same program for which the assets in the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund were credited, if the board finds that the transfer of the assets of the Teachers’ Retirement Program Development Fund into the designated fund or account would facilitate the efficient administration of the program for which the fund or account was established.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 207, Sec. 5. (AB 2260) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Educ Code § 22308 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22308.

22308.  (a) Subject to subdivision (d), the board may, in its discretion and upon any terms it deems just, correct the errors or omissions of any member or beneficiary of the Defined Benefit Program, and of any participant or beneficiary of the Cash Balance Benefit Program, if all of the following facts exist:(1) The error or omission was the result of mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect, as each of those terms is used in Section 473 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(2) The correction will not provide the party seeking correction with a status, right, or obligation not otherwise available under this part.(b) Failure by a member, participant or beneficiary to make the inquiry that would be made by a reasonable person in like or similar circumstances does not constitute an “error or omission” correctable under this section.(c) Subject to subdivision (d), the board may correct all actions taken as a result of errors or omissions of the employer or this system.(d) The duty and power of the board to correct errors and omissions, as provided in this section, shall terminate upon the expiration of obligations of the board, system, and plan to the party seeking correction of the error or omission, as those obligations are defined by Section 22008.(e) Corrections of errors or omissions pursuant to this section shall be such that the status, rights, and obligations of all parties described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) are adjusted to be the same that they would have been if the act that was taken or would have been taken, but for the error or omission, was taken at the proper time. However, notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this section, corrections made pursuant to this section shall adjust the status, rights, and obligations of all parties described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) as of the time that the correction actually takes place if the board finds any of the following:(1) That the correction cannot be performed in a retroactive manner.(2) That even if the correction can be performed in a retroactive manner, the status, rights, and obligations of all of the parties described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) cannot be adjusted to be the same as they would have been if the error or omission had not occurred.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 965, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 22309 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22309.

22309.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the system shall make available to each active and inactive member, at least annually after the close of the school year, a statement of the member’s individual Defined Benefit Program and Defined Benefit Supplement accounts. The system shall mail a copy of the member’s statement, provided the employer or member has informed the system of the member’s current mailing address and the member has not requested to receive that annual statement electronically, in lieu of mailing.(b) The system shall periodically make a good faith effort to locate inactive members to provide these members with information concerning any benefit for which they may be eligible.(c) The mode of issuance described in subdivision (a) is subject to Section 22337.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 459, Sec. 1. (AB 989) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Educ Code § 22310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22310.

22310.  (a) If a benefit or refund cannot be paid because, after a good faith effort, the member or beneficiary cannot be located, the amount payable shall be returned to the retirement fund until the time the party entitled to payment is located.(b) Interest shall continue to accrue on the accumulated contributions pursuant to this part.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 73. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Educ Code § 22311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22311.

22311.  The board shall maintain all data necessary to perform an actuarial investigation of the demographic and economic experience of the plan and for the actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the plan.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22311.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22311.5.

22311.5.  The board shall acquire the services of an actuary to do all of the following:(a) Make recommendations to the board for the adoption of actuarial assumptions that, in the aggregate, are reasonably related to the past experience of the plan and reflect the actuary’s informed estimate of the future experience.(b) Make an actuarial investigation of the demographic and economic experience, including the mortality, service, and other experience, of the plan with respect to members and beneficiaries of the Defined Benefit Programs; members, beneficiaries, and annuity beneficiaries of the Defined Benefit Supplement Program; and participants and beneficiaries of the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(c) Make an annual actuarial review of the goals regarding the sufficiency of the Gain and Loss Reserves with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program and recommend to the board the goal for maintaining sufficient Gain and Loss Reserves for the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(d) Recommend to the board the amount, if any, to be transferred to the separate Gain and Loss Reserves from the investment earnings of the plan with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(e) At least once every six years with respect to the Defined Benefit Program and annually with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program, using actuarial assumptions adopted by the board, perform an actuarial valuation of the plan that identifies the assets and liabilities of the plan, and report the findings to the board. The report of the actuary on the results of the actuarial valuation shall identify and include the components of normal cost and adequate information to determine the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions. Copies of the report on the actuarial valuation shall be transmitted to the Governor and to the Legislature.(f) Recommend to the board all rates and factors necessary to administer the plan, including, but not limited to, mortality tables, annuity factors, interest rates, and additional earnings credits.(g) Recommend to the board a strategy for amortizing any unfunded actuarial obligation.(h) As requested by the board, perform any other actuarial services that may be required for administration of the plan.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2001. See similar section added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021.)
CA Educ Code § 22311.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22311.5.

22311.5.  The board shall acquire the services of an actuary to do all of the following:(a) Make recommendations to the board for the adoption of actuarial assumptions that, in the aggregate, are reasonably related to the past experience of the plan and reflect the actuary’s informed estimate of the future experience.(b) Make an actuarial investigation of the demographic and economic experience, including the mortality, service, and other experience, of the plan with respect to members and beneficiaries of the Defined Benefit Program; members, beneficiaries, and annuity beneficiaries of the Defined Benefit Supplement Program; and participants and beneficiaries of the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(c) Make an annual actuarial review of the goals regarding the sufficiency of the Gain and Loss Reserves with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program and make recommendations to the board for maintaining a sufficient Gain and Loss Reserves for the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(d) Recommend to the board the amount, if any, to be transferred to the separate Gain and Loss Reserves from the investment earnings of the plan with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program.(e) At least once every six years with respect to the Defined Benefit Program and annually with respect to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program and the Cash Balance Benefit Program, using actuarial assumptions adopted by the board, perform an actuarial valuation of each program that identifies the assets and liabilities, and report the findings to the board. The report of the actuary on the results of each actuarial valuation shall identify and include the components of normal cost, if applicable, and adequate information to determine the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions. Copies of the report on each actuarial valuation shall be transmitted to the Governor and the Legislature.(f) Recommend to the board all rates and factors necessary to administer the plan, including, but not limited to, mortality tables, annuity factors, interest rates, and additional earnings credits.(g) Recommend to the board a strategy for amortizing any unfunded actuarial obligation.(h) As requested by the board, perform any other actuarial services that may be required for administration of the plan.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Educ Code § 22311.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS|PART 13 - STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM|CHAPTER 5 - Administration|Section 22311.7.

22311.7.  Upon the basis of the actuarial investigation and actuarial valuation pursuant to Section 22311.5, or any part thereof, the board shall adopt by plan amendment actuarial assumptions, rates, factors, and tables as the board determines are necessary for administration of the plan and its programs.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2001.)