Information Releases posted on this page are older publications that may be of historical value to FRS employers. These documents are available to download and print as Adobe Acrobat files (in PDF format). Please note that these publications are provided under the agreement that the user will not alter them either in form or content. In order to view these files you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded on your computer.

2021 Information Releases

Information Release 2021-219 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - June 3, 2021, Retirement Contribution Rates for 2021-2022 (distributed to all FRS Agency Heads and Retirement Coordinators). This information release publishes contribution rates effective July 1, 2021, for active and renewed members of the FRS by plan and class code, including rates for the unfunded actuarial liability (UAL), the Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS), and the assessment for FRS administrative/educational costs. Rates are also provided for the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and optional programs. This release includes a schedule of dates that contributions and payroll reports are due in Fiscal Year 2021-22.

2020 Information Releases

Information Release 2020-218 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Nov. 19, 2020, Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy Benefit Tax Exclusion
Information Release 2020-217 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Sept. 2, 2020, 2020 Legislation
Information Release 2020-216 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - June 29, 2020, Retirement Contribution Rates for 2020-2021
Information Release 2020-215 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - June 29, 2020, Re-Assessment of Designated Senior Management Service Class Positions
Information Release 2020-214 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - April 11, 2020, Executive Order 20-88 Re-employment of Essential Personnel

2019 Information Releases

Information Release 2019-213 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Nov. 8, 2019, Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy Benefit Tax Exclusion
Information Release 2019-212 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - July 1, 2019, 2019 Legislation
Information Release 2019-211 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - May 17, 2019, Retirement Contribution Rates for 2019-2020

2018 Information Releases

Information Release 2018-210 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Dec. 4, 2018, School Resource Officers
Information Release 2018-209 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Oct. 30, 2018, Valid Social Security Numbers
Information Release 2018-208 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Oct. 30, 2018, Salary Reduction Plan Contributions for State University Optional Retirement Program (SUSORP) Members
Information Release 2018-207 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Oct. 30, 2018, New Contact Type for FRS Online & New Retirement Coordinator Orientation
Information Release 2018-206 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - Oct. 30, 2018, New Contact Type for FRS Online & New Retirement Coordinator Orientation
Information Release 2018-205 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - May 3, 2018, 2018 Legislation Concerning Changes to Extended Participation in DROP
Information Release 2018-204 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - April 12, 2018, 2018 Legislation
Information Release 2018-203 [ Adobe PDF Document ] - April 9, 2018, Retirement Contribution Rates for 2018-2019

2017 Information Releases

For more recent information releases, check the Information Releases page. If you need an older information release not posted here, contact the Research and Education Section by email.