Jefferson City, MO –The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) announced today the retirement of Brian Collett, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective January 31, 2024. Mr. Collett joined LAGERS in 2005 as the organization’s first chief investment officer. During his tenure, he has played an integral role in the…...
Missouri LAGERS Again Receives Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Funding, and Administration
For the 45th consecutive year, the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The system also received…...
Jamey McVicker Named 2023 Local Government Hero Award Winner
Jamey McVicker has been named LAGERS 2023 Local Government Hero Award Winner. The announcement was made during the system’s Annual Meeting, held in Maryland Heights on October 26, 2023. The award, which seeks to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the state’s local public workforce, is annually bestowed upon a LAGERS…...
2023 Session Ends With No Negative Impact on LAGERS
The 2023 Legislative Session ended on Friday, May 12, 2023, without any negative impact on the LAGERS. In total, more than 2,300 bills were filed with 41 bills crossing the finish line. Although LAGERS did not have any legislative priorities this session, the system tracked over 150 bills covering a…...
LAGERS to No Longer Withhold Public Safety Health Insurance Premiums
For eligible public safety retirees who have elected to have LAGERS withhold their health insurance premiums to qualify for the federal HELPS (Health Care Enhancement for Local Public Safety Officers) deduction, an important change is coming later this Spring. With the recent signing of the SECURE 2.0 Act by President…...