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Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund
The OPERF is managed by the Oregon State Treasury, under the direction of the Oregon Investment Council (OIC). The Council's statutory mandate is to achieve the highest return possible on its investments.

Please note that the Oregon State Treasury and OIC do not administer the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. They do not set benefits for retirees and nor do they set contribution rates for those entities that put money into the pension system.

PERS is administered by a separate agency that collects contributions and calculates and pays benefits. It is based in Tigard and is directed by its own independent board. If you are a public employee or retiree with questions about PERS, you can access tools and information on the agency's web site or contact PERS directly. There is a separate page if you are a representative of a government employer with questions about PERS contributions.

The Oregon Treasury and OIC oversee only the investment of the Oregon Public Employee Retirement Fund, which protects and invests the financial assets between when money is paid in and when benefits are paid out. The fund is held in trust for its beneficiaries and cannot be utilized for any other purpose.

The Oregon State Treasury makes information readily available about the size, investments and performance of the fund.