SDCERS Receives Certificate of Transparency from NCPERS for 3rd Year in a Row

SDCERS was one of 157 public pension plans that participated in the National Conference on Public Retirement Systems’ (NCPERS) 2026 study, which invited public pension systems across the continent to share information on plan design, investment allocation, investment returns, actuarial assumptions, and plan governance practices. In recognition of SDCERS’ participation, NCPERS awarded SDCERS with its Certificate of Transparency for the third year in a row! This certificate acknowledges SDCERS’ commitment to furthering an atmosphere of openness between public pension systems and the public. As “transparency” is one of SDCERS’ six core values, we were honored to receive this award. SDCERS strives to promote and maintain an open and honest relationship with its members, plan sponsors, and the public.

NCPERS is the largest trade association for public pensions, representing approximately 500 plans, plan sponsors, and other stakeholders through the U.S. and Canada. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, NCPERS is comprises a network of trustees, administrators, public officials, and investment processionals who collectively oversee approximately $4 trillion in retirement funds.