MoDOT & Patrol Employees’ Retirement System
Our Core Responsibilities
- Administer Retirement Benefits: We manage defined benefit plans for eligible employees of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), and MPERS staff.
- Support Members Through Life Events: From onboarding to retirement, we guide members through benefit elections, disability claims, and survivor benefits.
- Ensure Financial Sustainability: We invest and manage the trust fund to ensure long-term solvency and benefit security for over 18,000 members.
- Provide Education and Counseling: Our team offers personalized counseling, educational seminars, and online resources to help members make informed decisions.
- Maintain Transparency and Accountability: We publish annual reports, actuarial valuations, and investment performance to keep stakeholders informed.
Who We Serve
MPERS serves active employees, retirees, and benefit recipients from MoDOT, MSHP, and MPERS. Whether you’re just starting your career or planning your retirement, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, and adapting to the evolving needs of our members and the State of Missouri.
Awards
Certificate of Achievement (2005–2024)
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to MPERS for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. This marks the 19th consecutive year that MPERS has received this prestigious award.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, a government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The report must meet both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
Public Pension Standards Award (2004–2024)
MPERS has applied for and received the Public Pension Coordinating Council’s Public Pension Standards Award each year since 2004. This award recognizes excellence in meeting professional standards for plan design and administration.
The Public Pension Coordinating Council is a confederation of the National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA), the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS), and the National Council on Teacher Retirement (NCTR).
About MPERS
Organization & Structure
Organizational Chart
Careers
Vital Signs
Planning & Performance
Strategic Plan
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Financial & Educational Resources
Investments
Economic Impact
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