Oklahoma State Pension Commission
Encyclopedia
The Oklahoma State Pension Commission is an Oklahoma state
agency
responsible for analyzing the performance of the State's public pension systems. The Commission also advices the Governor of Oklahoma
and the Oklahoma Legislature
on necessary action to improve the pension systems. The Commission is provided administrative support by the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector
.
, the Oklahoma State Treasurer, the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
, a sitting State Senator appointed by the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
, a sitting State Representative appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
, and two members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma
.
Government of Oklahoma
The government of the US State of Oklahoma, established by the Oklahoma Constitution, is a republican democracy modeled after the Federal government of the United States. The state government has three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial...
agency
Government agency
A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types...
responsible for analyzing the performance of the State's public pension systems. The Commission also advices the Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
and the Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma Legislature
The Legislature of the State of Oklahoma is the biennial meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma. It is bicameral, comprising the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate, with all members elected directly by the people. The House of Representatives has 101...
on necessary action to improve the pension systems. The Commission is provided administrative support by the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector
Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector
The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector is the chief financial officer for the U.S. State of Oklahoma. The State Auditor and Inspector is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the financial accounts of all government agencies within Oklahoma....
.
Members
The Commission is composed of seven members: the Oklahoma State Auditor and InspectorOklahoma State Auditor and Inspector
The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector is the chief financial officer for the U.S. State of Oklahoma. The State Auditor and Inspector is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the financial accounts of all government agencies within Oklahoma....
, the Oklahoma State Treasurer, the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services
Oklahoma Department of Central Services
The Oklahoma Department of Central Services is an ageny of the state of Oklahoma. DCS is responsible for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. DCS provides government-wide purchasing, supplying, operation, and maintenance of state property,...
, a sitting State Senator appointed by the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
The President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate is the second-highest-ranking official of the Oklahoma Senate and the highest-ranking State Senator. The Oklahoma Constitution states the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma serves ex officio as President of the Senate, and is the highest-ranking...
, a sitting State Representative appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature, the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The Speaker exercises administrative and procedural functions in the House, but most importantly remains a representative of his...
, and two members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
.
Office | Current Officer | Leadership |
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Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector is the chief financial officer for the U.S. State of Oklahoma. The State Auditor and Inspector is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the financial accounts of all government agencies within Oklahoma.... |
Gary Jones Gary Jones (Oklahoma politician) Gary Jones is a United States businessman and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is the current Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector.-Personal:... |
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Director, Oklahoma Department of Central Services Oklahoma Department of Central Services The Oklahoma Department of Central Services is an ageny of the state of Oklahoma. DCS is responsible for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. DCS provides government-wide purchasing, supplying, operation, and maintenance of state property,... |
John Richard | |
Oklahoma State Treasurer | Ken A. Miller Ken A. Miller Kenneth A. "Ken" Miller is an American educator and Republican politician from Oklahoma. Miller is the 18th and current Oklahoma State Treasurer, having won that position in the 2010 state election.... |
Chairman |
House Speaker Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature, the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The Speaker exercises administrative and procedural functions in the House, but most importantly remains a representative of his... Appointee |
Vacant | |
Senate President Pro Tempore President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate The President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate is the second-highest-ranking official of the Oklahoma Senate and the highest-ranking State Senator. The Oklahoma Constitution states the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma serves ex officio as President of the Senate, and is the highest-ranking... Appointee |
Senator Cliff Aldridge | |
Gubernatorial Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... Appointee |
Louis F. Trost | |
Gubernatorial Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... Appointee |
Doug Lawrence |
Oversight
The Pension Commission is responsible for overseeing financial status and conditions of the following:- Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement SystemOklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement SystemThe Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System is an agency of the government of Oklahoma that manages the public pension system for firefighters in Oklahoma...
- Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement SystemOklahoma Police Pension and Retirement SystemThe Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System is an agency of the government of Oklahoma that manages the public pension system for municipal police officers in Oklahoma...
- Oklahoma Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges
- Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System
- Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement SystemOklahoma Teachers' Retirement SystemOklahoma Teachers Retirement System is the pension program for publiceducation employees in the State of Oklahoma. As of April 30, 2010,the program had nearly 169,000 members. Publiceducation teachers and administrators are required to be OTRS members;...
- Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement SystemOklahoma Public Employees Retirement SystemThe Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System is an agency of the government of Oklahoma that manages the public pension system for majority of Oklahoma state employees...
- Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Retirement System