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The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is soliciting proposals from qualified pension administration consulting firms with in-depth knowledge and expertise in public pension plan administration and supporting information systems technology.

Gov. Pritzker has appointed John Atkinson of Burr Ridge to serve as chairperson of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees.

On Aug. 2, the governor announced Atkinson will serve as the chairperson of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and, per state statute, will also serve as the chairperson for SURS.

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is soliciting proposals to replace an existing IBM Power System Model 720 Server (8202-E4B) running OS V7R3 with an IBM Power System S914 (9009-41A).

The deadline for this RFP has been extended to August 30, 2019.

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced professional search firms to provide recruitment services in order to expedite the hiring process for full-time position vacancies.

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is soliciting proposals from independent public accounting firms to provide employer census data agreed upon procedures for employers (state universities, community colleges, and affiliated organizations) with members participating in SURS. Provided services shall include, but not be limited to: client meetings and consultations; field testing at employers; and reporting to employers, SURS management, and SURS Audit Committee.

The July Advocate is now available online, featuring articles on SURS new trustees, buyout extensions, the SMP redesign, a new supplemental plan, webinars, seminars, investments, legislation and more.

State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Executive Director Martin Noven today announced a vacancy on the SURS Board of Trustees. The elected annuitant seat will be filled by a majority vote of the other five elected trustees.

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is soliciting proposals for procurement of information technology research and advisory services from an experienced provider who offers these services as a core component of their business. The purpose is to equip SURS’ Information Technology (IT) leaders with current information to identify technology trends, and assist technology directions with tools, templates, and current analysis to ensure the most effective delivery of essential IT services to SURS.

This webinar is for members who would like to learn more about the Fiscal year 2019 budget implementation Law (Public Act 100-587), signed June 4, 2018, which amended the Illinois Pension Code and created provisions for two optional buyouts: the Vested Inactive Buyout for vested inactive members or the Tier I Automatic Annual Increase (AAI) Buyout for members who are retiring.

Two voluntary pension buyouts - the Vested Inactive Buyout and the Tier I Automatic Annual Increase (AAI) Buyout - will begin July 1, 2019, for SURS members who meet the criteria. Applications for both buyouts will be available in June.