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IA Code § 97B.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.19 - Revision for error.

97B.19 Revision for error.   If following the delivery of the statement provided in section 97B.18, it is brought to the attention of the system that any entry of wages in its records is erroneous, or that any item of wages has been omitted from the records, the system may correct the entry or include the omitted item in its records, as the case may be. Written notice of any revision of any entry which is adverse to the interest of any individual shall be given to the individual in any case where the individual has previously been notified by the system of the amount of wages and of the period of payments shown by the entry. Upon request in writing, the system shall afford any individual, or after the individual’s death shall afford the individual’s beneficiary or any other person so entitled in the judgment of the system, reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing with respect to any entry or alleged omission of wages of the individual in such record, or any revision of any entry. If a hearing is held, the system shall make findings of fact and a decision based upon the evidence adduced at the hearing and shall revise its records accordingly. Judicial review of action of the system under this section may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A, and section 97B.29.  [C46, 50, §97.22, 97.26, 97.28; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.19]  98 Acts, ch 1183, §15; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §114; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.20A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.20A - Appeal procedure.

97B.20A Appeal procedure.   Members and third-party payees may appeal any decision made by the system that affects their rights under this chapter. The appeal shall be filed with the system within thirty days after the notification of the decision was mailed to the party’s last known mailing address, or the decision of the system is final. If the party appeals the decision of the system, the system shall conduct an internal review of the decision and the chief executive officer shall notify the individual who has filed the appeal in writing of the system’s decision. The individual who has filed the appeal may file an appeal of the system’s final decision with the system under chapter 17A by notifying the system of the appeal in writing within thirty days after the notification of its final decision was mailed to the party’s last known mailing address. Once notified, the system shall forward the appeal to the department of inspections and appeals.  92 Acts, ch 1201, §17; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §14, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.20B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.20B - Hearing by administrative law judge.

97B.20B Hearing by administrative law judge.   If an appeal is filed and is not withdrawn, an administrative law judge in the department of inspections and appeals, after affording the parties reasonable opportunity for fair hearing, shall affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the system. The hearing shall be recorded by mechanical means and a transcript of the hearing shall be made. The transcript shall then be made available for use by the employment appeal board and by the courts at subsequent judicial review proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A, if any. The parties shall be duly notified of the administrative law judge’s decision, together with the administrative law judge’s reasons. The decision is final unless, within thirty days after the date of notification or mailing of the decision, review by the employment appeal board is initiated pursuant to section 97B.27.  92 Acts, ch 1201, §18; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §114; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.22 - Witnesses and evidence.

97B.22 Witnesses and evidence.   For the purpose of any hearing, investigation, or other proceeding authorized or directed under this chapter, or relative to any other matter within its jurisdiction under this chapter, the system or administrative law judge may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence that relates to any matter under investigation or in question before the system. Attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the designated place of the hearing, investigation, or other proceedings may be required from any political subdivision in the state. Subpoenas of the system shall be served by anyone authorized by it by delivering a copy of the subpoena to the individual named in it, or by certified mail addressed to the individual at the individual’s last known dwelling place or principal place of business. A verified return by the individual serving the subpoena setting forth the manner of service, or in the case of service by certified mail, the return post office receipt signed by the individual served, shall be proof of service. Witnesses subpoenaed shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid witnesses in the district courts of the state of Iowa. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the system or an administrative law judge and any duly authorized representative or member of the system may administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify to official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records deemed necessary as evidence in connection with the administration of this chapter.  [C46, 50, §97.30, 97.32; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.22]  92 Acts, ch 1201, §19; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  Witness fees, §622.69 – 622.75
IA Code § 97B.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.23 - Penalty for noncompliance.

97B.23 Penalty for noncompliance.   In case of refusal to obey a subpoena duly served upon any person, any district court of the state of Iowa for the district in which the person charged with refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the system, may issue an order requiring that person to appear and give testimony, or to appear and produce evidence, or both. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt.  [C46, 50, §97.31, 97.32; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.23]  92 Acts, ch 1201, §20; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  Contempts, chapter 665
IA Code § 97B.24 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.24 - Production of books and papers.

97B.24 Production of books and papers.   No person so subpoenaed or ordered shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, records, correspondence, documents, or other evidence on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture; but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for, or on account of, any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the person is compelled, after having claimed the person’s privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that such person so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.  [C46, 50, §97.32; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.24]  Perjury, §720.2
IA Code § 97B.25 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.25 - Applications for benefits.

97B.25 Applications for benefits.   A representative designated by the chief executive officer and referred to in this chapter as a retirement benefits officer shall promptly examine applications for retirement benefits and on the basis of facts found shall determine whether or not the claim is valid. If the claim is valid, the retirement benefits officer shall send a notification to the member stating the option the member has selected pursuant to section 97B.51, the month with respect to which benefits shall commence, and the monthly benefit amount payable. If the claim is invalid, the retirement benefits officer shall promptly notify the applicant and any other interested party of the decision and the reasons. A retirement application shall not be amended or revoked by the member once the first retirement allowance is paid. A member’s death during the first month of entitlement shall not invalidate an approved application.  [C46, 50, §97.33, 97.39, 97.41; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.25]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §255; 88 Acts, ch 1109, §13; 92 Acts, ch 1201, §21; 94 Acts, ch 1023, §8; 94 Acts, ch 1183, §15; 96 Acts, ch 1187, §9; 98 Acts, ch 1183, §16; 2000 Acts, ch 1077, §27; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §15, 24
IA Code § 97B.27 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.27 - Review of decision.

97B.27 Review of decision.   Anyone aggrieved by the decision of the administrative law judge may, at any time before the administrative law judge’s decision becomes final, petition the department of inspections and appeals for review by the employment appeal board established in section 10A.601. The appeal board shall review the record made before the administrative law judge, but no additional evidence shall be heard. On the basis of the record the appeal board shall affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the administrative law judge and shall determine the rights of the appellant. It shall promptly notify the appellant and any other interested party by written decision.  [C46, 50, §97.33; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.27]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §257; 88 Acts, ch 1109, §15  Referred to in §97B.20B
IA Code § 97B.28 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.28 - System deemed party to action.

97B.28 System deemed party to action.   The system shall be deemed to be a party to any judicial action involving any such decision and may be represented in any such judicial action by any qualified attorney who is a regular salaried employee of the system or who has been designated by the system for that purpose or, at the system’s request, by the attorney general.  [C46, 50, §97.34; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.28]  2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.29 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.29 - Judicial review.

97B.29 Judicial review.   Judicial review of action of the system may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. Notwithstanding the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A, petitions for judicial review may be filed in the district court of the county in which the claimant was last employed or resides, provided that if the claimant does not reside in the state of Iowa the action shall be brought in the district court of Polk county, Iowa, against the system for the review of this decision, in which action any other parties to the proceeding before the system shall be named in the petition. The system may also, in its discretion, certify to such courts, questions of law involving any decision by it. Such petitions for judicial review and the questions so certified shall be given precedence over all other civil cases except cases arising under the workers’ compensation law and the employment security law of this state.  [C46, 50, §97.33; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.29]  2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §114; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  Referred to in §97B.19
IA Code § 97B.32 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.32 - Appeal to supreme court.

97B.32 Appeal to supreme court.   No bond shall be required for entering an appeal from any final order, judgment or decree of the district court in a proceeding for judicial review to the supreme court.  [C46, 50, §97.33; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.32]
IA Code § 97B.33 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.33 - Payment to individuals.

97B.33 Payment to individuals.   Upon final decision of the system, or upon final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, that any person is entitled to any payment or payments under this chapter, the system shall make payment to the person, provided that where judicial review of the system’s decision is or may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A, payment may be withheld pending such review.  [C46, 50, §97.35; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.33]  2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §114; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2008 Acts, ch 1171, §28, 48
IA Code § 97B.34 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.34 - Payment to representatives.

97B.34 Payment to representatives.   When it appears to the system that the interest of an applicant entitled to a payment would be served, certification of payment may be made, regardless of the legal competency or incompetency of the individual entitled to the payment, either for direct payment to the applicant, or for the applicant’s use and benefit to a representative of an applicant. The system may adopt rules under chapter 17A for making payments to a representative of an applicant if the system determines that it can sufficiently safeguard the member’s rights under this chapter.  [C46, 50, §97.36; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.34]  92 Acts, ch 1201, §22; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  Referred to in §97B.35
IA Code § 97B.34A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.34A - Payment to minors.

97B.34A Payment to minors.   1. The system may make payments to a minor, as defined in section 599.1, as follows:   a. If the total sum to be paid to the minor is less than the greater of twenty-five thousand dollars or the maximum amount permitted under section 565B.7, subsection 3, the funds may be paid to an adult as custodian for the minor. The custodian must complete the proper forms as determined by the system.   b. If the total sum to be paid to the minor is equal to or more than the amount authorized in paragraph “a”, the funds must be paid to a court-established conservator. The system shall not make payment until the conservatorship has been established and the system has received the appropriate documentation.   c. Interest shall be paid on the funds, at a rate determined by the system, until disbursement of the funds.   2. If the system makes payments to a minor pursuant to this section, the system may make payments directly to the person when the person attains the age of eighteen or is declared to be emancipated by a court of competent jurisdiction.  92 Acts, ch 1201, §23; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §201; 2008 Acts, ch 1171, §29, 48
IA Code § 97B.35 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.35 - Finality of such payments.

97B.35 Finality of such payments.   Any payment made after June 30, 1953, under the conditions set forth in section 97B.34, shall be a complete settlement and satisfaction of any claim, right, or interest in and to such payment.  [C46, 50, §97.37; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.35]
IA Code § 97B.36 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.36 - Representatives of system.

97B.36 Representatives of system.   The system is authorized to delegate to any member, officer, or employee of the system designated by it any of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter and is authorized to be represented by its own attorneys in any court in any case or proceeding arising under the provisions of said chapter.  [C46, 50, §97.38; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.36]  2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.37 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.37 - Recognition of agents.

97B.37 Recognition of agents.   The system may prescribe rules governing the recognition of agents or other persons representing claimants before the system, and may require of the agents or other persons, before being recognized as representatives of claimants, that they show that they are of good character and in good repute, possessed of the necessary qualifications to enable them to render the claimants valuable service, and otherwise competent to advise and assist the claimants in the presentation of their cases. Claimants may be represented by counsel at their own expense.  [C46, 50, §97.38; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.37]  88 Acts, ch 1242, §20; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286
IA Code § 97B.38 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.38 - Fees for services.

97B.38 Fees for services.   The system may, by rule, prescribe reasonable fees which may be charged for costs incurred, including staff time and materials, to perform its duties under this chapter.  [C46, 50, §97.42; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.38]  2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2004 Acts, ch 1103, §16; 2008 Acts, ch 1171, §30, 48
IA Code § 97B.39 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.39 - Rights not transferable or subject to legal process — exceptions.

97B.39 Rights not transferable or subject to legal process — exceptions.   The right of any person to any future payment under this chapter is not transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and the moneys paid or payable or rights existing under this chapter are not subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law except for the purposes of enforcing child, spousal, or medical support obligations or marital property orders, or for recovery of medical assistance payments pursuant to section 249A.53. For the purposes of enforcing child, spousal, or medical support obligations, the garnishment or attachment of or the execution against compensation due a person under this chapter shall not exceed the amount specified in 15 U.S.C. §1673(b). The system shall comply with the provisions of a marital property order requiring the selection of a particular benefit option, designated beneficiary, or contingent annuitant if the selection is otherwise authorized by this chapter and the member has not received payment of the member’s first retirement allowance. However, a marital property order shall not require the payment of benefits to an alternative payee prior to the member’s retirement, prior to the date the member elects to receive a lump sum distribution of accumulated contributions pursuant to section 97B.53, or in an amount that exceeds the benefits the member would otherwise be eligible to receive pursuant to this chapter.  [C46, 50, §97.43; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.39]  89 Acts, ch 228, §2; 92 Acts, ch 1195, §501; 96 Acts, ch 1187, §10; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2012 Acts, ch 1133, §93  Referred to in §97B.51
IA Code § 97B.40 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.40 - Fraud.

97B.40 Fraud.   1. A person shall be guilty of a fraudulent practice if the person makes, or causes to be made, any false statement or representation for the purpose of causing an increase in any payment authorized to be made under this chapter, for the purpose of causing any payment to be made where no payment is authorized under this chapter, for the purpose of obtaining confidential information from the system, or for any other unlawful purpose related to this chapter.   2. If the system determines that a person may have engaged in a fraudulent practice as described under this section, the system may, in addition to any statutory or equitable remedies provided by law, refer the matter to the auditor of state and to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for possible investigation and prosecution.   3. For purposes of this section, “any false statement or representation” includes the following:   a. Any false statement or representation willfully made or caused to be made as to the amount of any wages paid or received for the period during which earned or unpaid, knowing it to be false.   b. Any false statement of a material fact made or caused to be made knowing it to be false in any application for any payment under this chapter.   c. Any false statement, representation, affidavit, or document willfully made, presented, or caused to be made in connection with an application for any payment under this chapter knowing it to be false.   d. Any unauthorized use of any security devices, such as personal identification codes, utilized for the purpose of accessing information from the system.  [C46, 50, §97.44; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §97B.40]  98 Acts, ch 1183, §17; 2001 Acts, ch 68, §21, 24; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2004 Acts, ch 1103, §17  Fraudulent practice, see §714.8
IA Code § 97B.42C (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 97B - IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (IPERS)|Section 97B.42C - Retirement system merger.

97B.42C Retirement system merger.   A municipal utility that has established a pension and annuity retirement system for its employees pursuant to chapter 412, or a school district that has established a pension and annuity retirement system for its employees pursuant to chapter 294, may adopt a resolution to authorize the merger of its pension and annuity retirement system with and into the Iowa public employees’ retirement system. The system is authorized, but is not required, to accept such a proposal. The governing body of the municipal utility or school district and the Iowa public employees’ retirement system shall, acting in their fiduciary capacities, mutually determine the terms and conditions of such a merger, including any additional funds necessary to fund the service credits being transferred to the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, and either party may decline the merger if they cannot agree on such terms and conditions. The system shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary and prudent to effectuate mergers as provided by this section.  2002 Acts, ch 1135, §15; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §31; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2017 Acts, ch 141, §1; 2018 Acts, ch 1100, §3