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How VRS Keeps Your Future Pension Benefit Secure

May 2025

The VRS trust fund is well-positioned to keep benefits flowing now and into the future.

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VRS Reports Return of 9.9% and Hits Record High for Fund

September 2024

VRS in FY 2024 exceeded the 6.75% assumed rate of return and custom benchmarks for the five-, 10-, 15- and 20-year periods.

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Announcements

October 2023

FY 2023 Investment Return; GASB Resources; Age-Based Catch-Up Contributions; Employer Training

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VRS Reports 6.1% Return for FY2023

September 2023

The investment portfolio showed continued strength by exceeding its 3-, 5- and 10-year benchmarks.

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Announcements

June 2023

Learn more about account security changes, training opportunities and DCP counseling for retired or separated employees.

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Online Now: 2022 VRS Annual Financial Reports

January 2023

The 2022 VRS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is now available online. (Excerpted sections of the report, including financ...

Meet the CIO Andrew H. Junkin

New CIO Andrew Junkin Looks to Build on VRS’ Investment Success

January 2023

Chief Investment Officer Andrew Junkin joined VRS in 2022 after an extensive national search. He most recently served as chief ...

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