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DC Code § 1-813.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter VII - Reports|§ 1-813.02. Reports by Comptroller General

(a) In general. — The Comptroller General is authorized to conduct evaluations of the administration of this chapter to ensure that the Trust Fund and Federal Supplemental Fund are being properly administered and shall report the findings of such evaluations to the Secretary and the Congress. (b) Access to information. — For the purpose of evaluations under subsection (a) of this section the Comptroller General, subject to § 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. § 6103], shall have access to and the right to copy any books, accounts, records, correspondence or other pertinent documents that are in the possession of the Secretary or the Trustee, or any contractor or subcontractor of the Secretary or the Trustee.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11062.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-767.2. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.06. References in Text “ Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,” referred to in (b), is codified as 26 U.S.C. § 6103.
DC Code § 1-815.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter VIII - Judicial Enforcement|§ 1-815.01. Judicial review

(a) In general. — A civil action may be brought: (1) By a participant or beneficiary to enforce or clarify rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund under this chapter; (2) By the Trustee: (A) To enforce any claim arising (in whole or in part) under this chapter or the contract; or (B) To recover benefits improperly paid from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund or to clarify a participant’s or beneficiary’s rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund; and (3) By the Secretary to enforce any provision of this chapter or the contract. (b) Treatment of Trust Fund. — The Trust Fund may sue and be sued as an entity. (c) Exclusive remedy. — This subchapter shall be the exclusive means for bringing actions against the Trust Fund, the Trustee, or the Secretary under this chapter.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11071.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-768.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.06.
DC Code § 1-815.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter VIII - Judicial Enforcement|§ 1-815.02. Jurisdiction and venue

(a) In general. — The United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue, regardless of the amount in controversy, of: (1) Civil actions brought by participants or beneficiaries pursuant to this chapter, and (2) Any other action otherwise arising (in whole or part) under this chapter or the contract. (b) Review by Court of Appeals. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued pursuant to an action described in subsection (a) of this section that concerns the validity or enforceability of any provision of this chapter or seeks injunctive relief against the Secretary or Trustee under this chapter shall be reviewable only pursuant to a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (c) Review by Supreme Court. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, review by the Supreme Court of the United States of a decision of the Court of Appeals that is issued pursuant to subsection (b) of this section may be had only if the petition for relief is filed within 20 calendar days after the entry of such decision. (d) Restrictions on declaratory or injunctive relief. — No order of any court granting declaratory or injunctive relief against the Secretary or the Trustee shall take effect during the pendency of the action before such court, during the time an appeal may be taken, or (if an appeal is taken or petition for certiorari filed) during the period before the court has entered its final order disposing of the action.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11072.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-768.2.
DC Code § 1-815.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter VIII - Judicial Enforcement|§ 1-815.03. Statute of limitations

(a) Action for benefits. — Any civil action by an individual with respect to a Federal benefit payment under this chapter shall be commenced within 180 days of a final benefit determination. (b) Action for breach of contract or other violations. — Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, any civil action for breach of the contract or any other violation of this chapter shall be commenced within the later of: (1) Six years after the last act that constituted the alleged breach or violation or, in the case of an omission, six years after the last date on which the alleged breach or violation could have been cured; or (2) Three years after the earliest date on which the plaintiff knew or could have reasonably been expected to have known of the act or omission on which the action is based. (c) Special rule for actions against Secretary. — Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, any action against the Secretary arising (in whole or part) under this chapter or the contract shall be commenced within one year of the events giving rise to the cause of action.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11073.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-768.3.
DC Code § 1-815.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter VIII - Judicial Enforcement|§ 1-815.04. Treatment of misappropriation of fund amounts as Federal crime

The provisions of § 664 of Title 18, United States Code (relating to theft or embezzlement from employee benefit plans), shall apply to the Trust Fund and the Federal Supplemental Fund.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11074.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-768.4. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.06.
DC Code § 1-817.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.01. Creation of Fund

(a) Establishment. — There is established on the books of the Treasury the District of Columbia Teachers, Police Officers, and Firefighters Federal Pension Fund (hereafter referred to as the “D.C. Federal Pension Fund”), consisting of the following: (1) The assets transferred pursuant to § 1-817.03. (2) The annual Federal payments deposited pursuant to § 1-817.04. (3) Any amounts otherwise appropriated to such Fund. (4) Any income earned on the investment of the assets of such Fund pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. (b) Investment of assets. — The Secretary shall invest such portion of the assets of the D.C. Federal Pension Fund as is not in the judgment of the Secretary required to meet current withdrawals. Such investments shall be in public debt securities with maturities suitable to the needs of the D.C. Federal Pension Fund, as determined by the Secretary, and bearing interest at rates determined by the Secretary, taking into consideration current market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities. (c) Recordkeeping for actuarial status. — The Secretary shall provide for the keeping of such records as are necessary for determining the actuarial status of the D.C. Federal Pension Fund.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11081; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-801.02. Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.01 has been recodified to § 1-819.01.
DC Code § 1-817.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.02. Uses of amounts in Fund

(a) In general. — Amounts in the D.C. Federal Pension Fund shall be used: (1) To make Federal benefit payments under this chapter; (2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to cover the reasonable and necessary administrative expenses incurred by any person in administering the D.C. Federal Pension Fund and carrying out this subchapter; (3) For the accumulation of funds in order to finance obligations of the Federal Government for future benefits; and (4) For such other purposes as are specified in this chapter. (b) Budgeting, certification, and approval of administrative expenses. — The administrative expenses of the D.C. Federal Pension Fund shall be paid in accordance with an annual budget set forth by the Pension Fund Trustee which shall be subject to certification and approval by the Secretary.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11082; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3967, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.04. Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.02 has been recodified to § 1-819.02.
DC Code § 1-817.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.03. Transfer of assets and obligations of Trust Fund and Federal Supplemental Fund

(a) Transfer of obligations. — Effective October 1, 2004, all obligations to make Federal benefit payments shall be transferred from the Trust Fund to the D.C. Federal Pension Fund. (b) Transfer of assets. — Effective October 1, 2004, all assets of the Trust Fund and all assets of the Federal Supplemental Fund as of such date shall be transferred to the D.C. Federal Pension Fund.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11083; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3967, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-807.06, § 1-811.06, and § 1-817.01. Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.03 has been recodified to § 1-819.03.
DC Code § 1-817.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.04. Determination of annual federal payments into D.C. Federal Pension Fund

(a) Annual amortization amount. — (1) In general. — At the end of each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2005), the Secretary shall promptly pay into the D.C. Federal Pension Fund from the general fund of the Treasury an amount equal to the annual amortization amount for the year (which may not be less than zero). (2) Determination of amount. — For purposes of paragraph (1) of this paragraph: (A) The “original unfunded liability” is the present value, as of December 23, 2004, of expected future benefits payable from the Federal Supplemental Fund; and (B) The “annual amortization amount” means the amount determined by the enrolled actuary to be necessary to amortize in equal annual installments (until fully amortized): (i) The original unfunded liability over a 30-year period; (ii) A net experience gain or loss over a 10-year period; and (iii) Any other changes in actuarial liability over a 20-year period. (3) Schedule for amortization. — In determining the annual amortization amount under paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection, the enrolled actuary shall include amounts necessary to complete the amortization schedules used for determining the annual amortization amount for payments into the Federal Supplemental Fund under § 1-811.03 (as in effect prior to the enactment of this subchapter). (b) Administrative expense. — During each fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2009), the Secretary shall pay into the D.C. Federal Pension Fund from the general fund of the Treasury the amounts necessary to pay the reasonable and necessary administrative expenses described in 1-817.02(a)(2) for the year.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11084; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3967, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-817.01 and § 1-817.06. Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.04 has been recodified to § 1-819.04.
DC Code § 1-817.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.05. Administration through Pension Fund Trustee

(a) In general. — The Secretary shall select a Pension Fund Trustee to carry out the responsibilities and duties specified in this subchapter in accordance with the contract described in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Contract. — The Secretary shall enter into a contract with the Pension Fund Trustee to provide for the auditing of D.C. Federal Pension Fund assets, the making of Federal benefit payments under this chapter from the D.C. Federal Pension Fund, and such other matters as the Secretary deems appropriate. The Secretary shall enforce the provisions of the contract and otherwise monitor the administration of the D.C. Federal Pension Fund. (c) Subcontracts. — Notwithstanding any provision of a District Retirement Program or any other law, rule, or regulation, the Pension Fund Trustee may, with the approval of the Secretary, enter into one or more subcontracts with the District Government or any person to provide services to the Pension Fund Trustee in connection with its performance of the contract. The Pension Fund Trustee shall monitor the performance of any such subcontract and enforce its provisions. (d) Determination by the Secretary. — Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section or any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary may determine, with respect to any function otherwise to be performed by the Pension Fund Trustee, that in the interest of economy and efficiency such function shall be performed by the Secretary rather than the Pension Fund Trustee. (e) Reports. — The Pension Fund Trustee shall report to the Secretary, in a form and manner and at such intervals as the Secretary may prescribe, on any matters under the responsibility of the Pension Fund Trustee as the Secretary may prescribe.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11085; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3968, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-801.02. Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.05 has been recodified to § 1-819.05.
DC Code § 1-817.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter IX - District of Columbia Federal Pension Fund|§ 1-817.06. Applicability of other provisions to D.C. Federal Pension Fund

The following provisions of this chapter shall apply with respect to the D.C. Federal Pension Fund in the same manner as such provisions applied with respect to the Trust Fund prior to October 1, 2004: (1) Section 1-805.03(b) (relating to the repayment by the District Government of costs attributable to errors or omissions in transferred records). (2) Section 1-807.04 (relating to the treatment of the Trust Fund under certain laws). (3) Section 1-813.01 (relating to annual valuations and reports by the enrolled actuary), except that in applying § 1-813.01(b) to the D.C. Federal Pension Fund, the annual report required under such section shall include a determination of the annual payment to the D.C. Federal Pension Fund under § 1-817.04. (4) Section 1-813.02 (relating to reports by the Comptroller General). (5) Section 1-815.01 (relating to judicial review). (6) Section 1-815.04 (relating to the treatment of misappropriation of Trust Fund amounts as a Federal crime).  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11086; as added Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3968, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(3).)  Editor's Notes Former § 1-817.06 has been recodified to § 1-819.06.
DC Code § 1-819.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.01. Coordination between Secretary, Trustee, and District Government

The Secretary, Trustee, and District Government shall carry out responsibilities under this chapter and under the contract in a manner which promotes the cost-effective and efficient administration of benefit payments under the District Retirement Programs, and in a manner which avoids unnecessary interruptions and delays in paying individuals the full benefits to which they are entitled under such Programs.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11091; renumbered as § 11081, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.01. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.1. Editor's Notes Former 1-819.01 has been recodified as § 1-821.01.
DC Code § 1-819.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.02. Study of alternatives for financing Federal obligations

(a) In general. — As soon as practicable after August 5, 1997, the Secretary shall enter into a contract with an independent consultant to conduct a study of actuarial alternatives for financing the federal obligations assumed under this chapter, together with an analysis of the impact of each alternative on the federal budget. The Secretary and the District Government shall cooperate with the consultant and shall provide direct access to such information systems, records, documents, information, or data as will enable the consultant to conduct the study. (b) Deadline. — The contract entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall require the consultant to report the results of the study not later than 12 months after August 5, 1997. (c) No effect on Federal obligations. — Nothing in this section may be construed to affect any obligation of the Federal Government to make payments under this chapter.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 729, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11092; renumbered as § 11082, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.02. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.2. References in Text “This act,” referred to in (b), is the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, Title XI of Pub. L. 105-33, 111 Stat. 712. “The date of enactment of this chapter” and “the date of enactment of this Act,” referred to in this section, is the later of October 1, 1997, or the day the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority certifies that the financial plan and budget for the District of Columbia government for fiscal year 1998 meet the requirements of § 201(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995.
DC Code § 1-819.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.03. Issuance of regulations by Secretary

The Secretary is authorized to issue regulations to implement, interpret, administer and carry out the purposes of this chapter, and, in the Secretary’s discretion, those regulations may have retroactive effect.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 730, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11093; renumbered as § 11083, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.03. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.3.
DC Code § 1-819.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.04. Effect on Reform Act and other laws

(a) Reform Act. — This chapter supersedes any provision of the Reform Act inconsistent with this chapter and the regulations thereunder. (b) No effect on tax treatment of benefits. — Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this chapter may be construed to affect the application of any provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to any annuity or other benefit provided to or on behalf of any individual, including any disability benefit or any portion of a retirement benefit attributable to an individual’s disability status. (c) No effect on benefits for Park Police and Secret Service. — Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to alter or amend in any way the provisions of existing law (including the Reform Act) relating to the program of annuities, other retirement benefits, or medical benefits for members and officers, retired members and officers, and survivors thereof, of the United States Park Police force, the United States Secret Service, or the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 730, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11094(a)(1), (b), (c); renumbered as § 11084(a)(1), (b), (c), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.04. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.4. References in Text The “Internal Revenue Code of 1986,” referred to in (b), is codified as Title 26 of the United States Code.
DC Code § 1-819.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.05. [Reserved]

Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.05. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.5.
DC Code § 1-819.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.06. Full faith and credit

Federal obligations for benefits under this chapter are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 730, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11096; renumbered as § 11086, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.06. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.6.
DC Code § 1-819.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 8 - District of Columbia Retirement Funds|Subchapter X - Miscellaneous|§ 1-819.07. Severability of provisions

If any provision of this chapter, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.  (Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 730, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11097; renumbered as § 11087, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3966, Pub. L. 108-489, § 2(a)(1), (2).)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 1-817.07. 1981 Ed., § 1-769.7.