About Us

The Pennsylvania Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (PAPERS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005.  It was formed to promote and develop education for public retirement fiduciaries in the areas of:

  • Applicable Laws
  • Trustee Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities
  • Ethics
  • Plan Governance and Administration
  • Investments
  • Actuarial Principles

PAPERS offers educational conferences and training opportunities that provide the basis for improved financial and operational performance of the public employee retirement systems in the Commonwealth.  PAPERS functions as a central resource for public pension education purposes and acts as a networking agent for public plan staff, board members and the various firms providing service to the public.

Individuals elected or appointed to serve on the Board of a public retirement system plan or plan staff members may join the Association. PAPERS also welcomes affiliates who serve public retirement plans. Since its inception, PAPERS has grown to include a diverse group of Participating Members representing more than $100 billion in pension fund assets and serving over half a million members. Many corporate organizations providing services to public pension plans provide support as Associate and Affiliate Members.

For questions about the Pennsylvania Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems, including details about membership levels and our educational events, please contact [email protected] or (717)921-1957.

Our mailing address is:

Pennsylvania Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems
PO Box 61543
Harrisburg, PA 17106-61543