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DC Code § 1-733 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-733. Retirement program summary description

(a)(1) A summary description of each retirement program to which this chapter applies shall be furnished to participants and beneficiaries as provided in § 1-734(b). The summary description shall include the information specified in subsection (b) of this section, shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by the average participant or beneficiary, and shall be sufficiently accurate and comprehensive to reasonably apprise such participants and beneficiaries of their rights and obligations under the retirement program. (2) A summary of any material modification in the terms of the retirement program and any change in the information required under subsection (b) of this section, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the average participant or beneficiary, shall be furnished in accordance with § 1-734(b)(1). (b) Each summary description of a retirement program shall contain the following information: (1) The name and type of administration of the retirement program; (2) The name and address of the Chairman of the Board, who shall be the agent of the Board for the service of legal process; (3) The name, title, and address of each member of the Board; (4) A description of the relevant provisions of applicable collective-bargaining agreements; (5) The retirement program’s requirements respecting eligibility for participation and benefits; (6) A description of the provisions providing for nonforfeitable pension benefits; (7) Circumstances which may result in disqualification, ineligibility, or denial or loss of benefits; (8) The identity of any organization through which benefits are provided; (9) The procedures to be followed in presenting claims for benefits under the retirement program; and (10) The remedies available under the retirement program for the redress of claims that are denied in whole or in part.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 163.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-733. 1973 Ed., § 1-1833. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-734.
DC Code § 1-735 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-735. Reporting of participants’ benefit rights

(a) The Board shall furnish to any participant or beneficiary who so requests in writing a statement indicating, on the basis of the latest available information: (1) The total benefits accrued; and (2) The nonforfeitable retirement benefits, if any, which have accrued, or the earliest date on which benefits will become nonforfeitable. (b) A participant or beneficiary is not entitled to receive more than 1 report under subsection (a) of this section during any 12-month period.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 165.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-735. 1973 Ed., § 1-1835. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-736 and § 1-739.
DC Code § 1-736 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-736. Public information

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the contents of the descriptions, annual reports, statements, and other documents filed with the Mayor, the Council, the Speaker, and the President pro tempore pursuant to this subchapter shall be public information, and the Mayor, the Council, the Speaker, and the President pro tempore shall each make such documents available for inspection in an appropriate location. The Mayor, the Council, the Speaker, and the President pro tempore may use the information and data in such documents for statistical and research purposes and may compile and publish such studies, analyses, reports, and surveys based thereon as may be considered appropriate. (b) Information described in § 1-735(a) with respect to a participant or beneficiary of a retirement program may be disclosed only to the extent that information respecting that participant’s or beneficiary’s benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act may be disclosed under such Act. (c) Except to the extent that information which is protected from public disclosure under subsection (b) of this section, or which relates to personnel matters the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, is involved, all meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 166.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-736. 1973 Ed., § 1-1836. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-737. References in Text “Title II of the Social Security Act,” referred to in (b), is 42 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.
DC Code § 1-737 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-737. Retention of records

The Board shall maintain records on the matters required to be disclosed by this chapter which will provide in sufficient detail the necessary basic information and data from which the required documents may be verified, explained, or clarified, and checked for accuracy and completeness, shall include vouchers, worksheets, receipts, and applicable resolutions in such records, and shall keep such records available for examination for a period of not less than 6 years after the filing date of the documents based on the information which they contain. Except to the extent that information is involved which is protected from public disclosure under § 1-736(b), all such records shall be available for inspection by the public.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 167.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-737. 1973 Ed., § 1-1837.
DC Code § 1-738 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-738. Additional information

(a) In addition to the information specifically required to be furnished by this subchapter, the Board shall furnish promptly such additional information as the Mayor, the Council, the Speaker, or the President pro tempore may request. (b) The Board shall, at regular intervals to be determined by the Board, compile and publish all regulations then in effect which were issued by the Board or the Council under this chapter.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 168.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-738. 1973 Ed., § 1-1838. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-739.
DC Code § 1-739 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter IV - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements|§ 1-739. Criminal penalties

Whoever willfully violates any provision of this subchapter (other than §§ 1-735 and 1-738), or any regulation or order issued under any such provision, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, except that in the case of such a violation by a person not an individual, such person shall be fined not more than $100,000.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 169.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-739. 1973 Ed., § 1-1839.
DC Code § 1-742 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter V - Fiduciary Responsibility; Civil Sanctions|§ 1-742. Liability for breach of fiduciary duty

(a) Any person who is a fiduciary with respect to a Fund who breaches any of the responsibilities, obligations, or duties imposed upon fiduciaries by this chapter shall be personally liable to make good to such Fund any losses to the Fund resulting from each such breach and to restore to such Fund any profits of such fiduciary which have been made through the use of assets of the Fund by the fiduciary and shall be subject to such other equitable or remedial relief as the court may deem appropriate, including removal of such fiduciary. (b) No fiduciary shall be liable with respect to a breach of fiduciary duty under this chapter if such breach was committed before he became a fiduciary or after he ceased to be a fiduciary.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 182.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-742. 1973 Ed., § 1-1842. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-747 and § 1-911.01. Cross References Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan, civil enforcement, persons eligible to bring action, see § 1-911.01.
DC Code § 1-743 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter V - Fiduciary Responsibility; Civil Sanctions|§ 1-743. Exculpatory provisions; insurance

(a) Any provision in an agreement or instrument which purports to relieve a fiduciary from responsibility or liability for any responsibility, obligation, or duty under this subchapter shall be void as against public policy. (b) Nothing in this section shall preclude: (1) The Board from purchasing insurance for its fiduciaries or for itself to cover liability or losses occurring by reason of the act or omission of a fiduciary, if such insurance permits recourse by the insurer against the fiduciary in the case of a breach of a fiduciary obligation by such fiduciary; (2) A fiduciary from purchasing insurance to cover liability under this subchapter from and for his own account; or (3) An employee organization from purchasing insurance to cover potential liability of one or more persons who serve in a fiduciary capacity with regard to the Fund from which the annuities and other retirement and disability benefits of the members of such employee organization are paid.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 183.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-743. 1973 Ed., § 1-1843.
DC Code § 1-746 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter V - Fiduciary Responsibility; Civil Sanctions|§ 1-746. Limitation on actions

No action may be commenced under this chapter with respect to a fiduciary’s breach of any responsibility, duty, or obligation under this subchapter, or with respect to a violation of this subchapter, after the earlier of: (1) Six years after: (A) The date of the last action which constituted a part of the breach or violation; or (B) in the case of an omission, the latest date on which the fiduciary could have cured the breach or violation; or (2) three years after the earliest date: (A) On which the plaintiff had actual knowledge of the breach or violation; or (B) on which a report from which he could reasonably be expected to have obtained knowledge of such breach or violation was filed with the Mayor or the Council under this chapter; except that in the case of fraud or concealment, such an action may be commenced not later than 6 years after the date of discovery of such breach or violation.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 186; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 3(c), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-746. 1973 Ed., § 1-1846. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “or the Council” for “, the Council, the Speaker, or the President pro tempore”.
DC Code § 1-747 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter V - Fiduciary Responsibility; Civil Sanctions|§ 1-747. Civil enforcement

(a) A civil action may be brought: (1) By a participant or beneficiary: (A) For the relief provided for in subsection (b) of this section; or (B) To recover benefits due to him under the terms of his retirement program, to enforce his rights under the terms of the retirement program, or to clarify his rights to future benefits under the terms of the retirement program; (2) By a participant or beneficiary, the District of Columbia, or the Board for appropriate relief under § 1-742; or (3) By a participant or beneficiary, the District of Columbia, and the Board: (A) To enjoin any act or practice which violates any provision of this chapter or the terms of a retirement program; or (B) To obtain other appropriate equitable relief: (i) To redress any such violation; or (ii) To enforce any provision of this chapter or the terms of a retirement program. (b) If the Board fails or refuses to comply with a request for any information which the Board is required by this chapter to furnish to a participant or beneficiary (unless such failure or refusal results from matters reasonably beyond the control of the Board) by mailing the information requested to the last known address of the requesting participant or beneficiary within 30 days after such request, then the Board may, in the court’s discretion, be liable to such participant or beneficiary in an amount of up to $100 a day from the date of such failure or refusal, and the court may order the Board to provide the required information and may in its discretion order such other relief as it considers proper. (c) The Board may sue and be sued under this chapter as an entity. Service of summons, subpoena, or other legal process of a court upon the Chairman of the Board in his capacity as such shall constitute service upon the Board. (d) In any action under this chapter by a participant, beneficiary, fiduciary, or the Board, the court in its discretion may allow a reasonable attorney’s fee and costs of action to either party.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 187; Mar. 24, 1990, D.C. Law 8-97, § 2(f), 37 DCR 1046.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-747. 1973 Ed., § 1-1847.
DC Code § 1-748 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter V - Fiduciary Responsibility; Civil Sanctions|§ 1-748. Claims procedure

In accordance with regulations issued by the Board, the Board shall provide to any participant or beneficiary who has a claim for benefits under a retirement program denied: (1) Adequate written notice of such denial, setting forth the specific reasons for such denial in a manner calculated to be understood by such participant or beneficiary; and (2) A reasonable opportunity for a full and fair review of the decision denying such claim.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 188; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 3(d), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-748. 1973 Ed., § 1-1848. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “In accordance with regulations issued by the Board, the Board shall” for “In accordance with regulations of the Council, the Mayor shall”. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under Law 4-123, see Mayor’s Order 83-245, October 14, 1983.
DC Code § 1-752 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter VI - Denial of Claim for Retirement Benefits|§ 1-752. Application of procedure

(a) The procedure established by this subchapter shall apply to any participant or beneficiary who has a claim for benefits denied under the District of Columbia Police Officers and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Fund, established by § 1-712; the District of Columbia Teachers’ Retirement Fund, established by § 1-713; and the District of Columbia Judges’ Retirement Fund, established by § 1-714. (b) The procedure established by this subchapter shall apply to claims for benefits denied after March 1, 1982.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 192; as added July 2, 1982, D.C. Law 4-123, § 3, 29 DCR 2084; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 33(d), 51 DCR 881.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-752. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction.
DC Code § 1-753 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 7 - District of Columbia Employees Retirement Program Management|Subchapter VI - Denial of Claim for Retirement Benefits|§ 1-753. Compliance by Mayor

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall comply with the requirements of these regulations and shall give written notice of compliance therewith to the Council of the District of Columbia within 60 calendar days after July 2, 1982.  (Nov. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 866, Pub. L. 96-122, § 193; as added July 2, 1982, D.C. Law 4-23, § 4, 29 DCR 2084; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 33(e), 51 DCR 881.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-753. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary establishment of an actuarially sound retirement replacement plan for pension benefits accrued after June 30, 1997, for police officers, fire fighters, and teachers, see §§ 101-204 of the Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-155, October 1, 1997, 44 DCR 5896), see §§ 101-204 of the Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-240, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 531), see §§ 101-204 of the Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan and Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1997 Technical Amendments Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-351, May 20, 1998, 45 DCR 3673), and see §§ 101-204 of the Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan and Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1997 Technical Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-432, August 6, 1998, 45 DCR 5920). Editor's Notes Retirement replacement plan: Sections 101 through 204 of D.C. Law 12-58 provide for the temporary establishment of replacement retirement plans for pension benefits accrued after June 30, 1997, for police officers, fire fighters, and teachers, and provide for the full funding and management on an actuarially sound basis of all retirement funds entrusted to the District government for the benefit of teachers, members and officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, and employees of the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Section 209(b) of D.C. Law 12-58 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 1-803.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter II - Federal Benefit Payments Under District Retirement Programs|§ 1-803.01. Obligation of federal government to make benefit payments

(a) In general. — In accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Federal Government shall make Federal benefit payments associated with the pension plans for police officers, firefighters, and teachers of the District of Columbia. (b) No reversion of federal responsibility to District. — At no point after the effective date of this chapter may the responsibility or any part thereof assigned to the federal Government under subsection (a) of this section for making Federal benefit payments revert to the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 717, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11011.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-762.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-903.05. Cross References Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan, trust assets transfer by the Police Officers and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Fund, the Teachers’ Retirement Fund, and the Judges’ Retirement Fund, interim federal benefit payments, see § 1-903.05. Editor's Notes Reference to New Federal Program for Retirement of Judges of D.C. Courts: Sees 11085 of Title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 730,.
DC Code § 1-805.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter III - Determinations and Review of Eligibility and Payments; Information Sharing|§ 1-805.01. Determination of eligibility for and amount of Federal benefit payments made by Trustee

Notwithstanding any provision of a District Retirement Program or any other law, rule, or regulation, the Trustee: (1) Shall determine whether an individual is eligible to receive a Federal benefit payment under this chapter; (2) Shall determine the amount and form of an individual’s Federal benefit payment under this chapter; and (3) May recoup or recover, or waive recoupment or recovery of, any amounts paid under this chapter as a result of errors or omissions by the Trustee, the District Government, or any other person.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 720, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11021; Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-531, Pub. L. 105-277, § 801(b).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-763.1.
DC Code § 1-805.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter III - Determinations and Review of Eligibility and Payments; Information Sharing|§ 1-805.02. Procedures for resolving claims arising from denied benefit payments

(a) Requiring notice and opportunity for review. — In accordance with procedures approved by the Secretary, the Trustee shall provide to any individual whose claim for a Federal benefit payment under this chapter has been denied in whole or in part: (1) Adequate written notice of such denial, setting forth the specific reasons for the denial in a manner calculated to be understood by the average participant in the District Retirement Program; and (2) A reasonable opportunity for a full and fair review of the decision denying such claim. (b) Standard for review. — Any factual determination made by the Trustee shall be presumed correct unless rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. The Trustee’s interpretation and construction of the benefit provisions of the District Retirement Program and this chapter shall be entitled to great deference.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 720, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11022.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-763.2.
DC Code § 1-805.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter III - Determinations and Review of Eligibility and Payments; Information Sharing|§ 1-805.03. Transfer of and access to records of District Government

(a) In general. — Within 30 days after the Secretary or the Trustee requests, the District Government shall furnish copies of all records, documents, information, or data the Secretary or the Trustee deems necessary to carry out responsibilities under this chapter and the contract. Upon request, the District Government shall grant the Secretary or the Trustee direct access to such information systems, records, documents, information or data as the Secretary or Trustee requires to carry out responsibilities under this chapter or the contract. (b) Repayment by District Government. — The District Government shall reimburse the Trust Fund for all costs, including benefit costs, that are attributable to errors or omissions in the transferred records that are identified within 3 years after such records are transferred.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 721, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11023.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-763.3. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.06 and § 1-821.01.