Arizona Department of Corrections

The board addressed requests from several individuals to remain in either the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan or the Arizona State Retirement System. A new application for total and permanent disability retirement was reviewed and approved, with the applicant being referred for an independent medical examination. The board also reviewed and acted upon a request from a retired employee regarding the retention of their pension upon returning to work in an alternative position.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action on requests from several individuals regarding their participation status in ASRS or CORP pension plans due to job transfers or position changes. The board will consider a new application for a total and permanent disability retirement pension and review a request from a retired employee to retain their pension upon returning to a full-time position. Additionally, the meeting will address whether new job classifications created by the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry qualify for inclusion in CORP, and will involve the election of a new board secretary along with procedural updates for board administration.

The board reviewed several requests for staff to remain in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP), including approval for two employees and denial of another. Disability retirement applications were addressed, with one member sent for an independent medical examination, one application tabled for future review due to missing documentation, and one application denied. The board also approved a request for a retiree to return to work while retaining their pension and determined that three new job classifications within the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry are ineligible for inclusion in the CORP.

The board meeting addresses various personnel and administrative matters related to the retirement plan. Key discussion topics include requests from employees to remain in specific retirement systems while transitioning roles, reviews of disability retirement pension applications, and requests from retirees returning to work to retain their existing pensions. Additionally, the board will determine the eligibility of a newly created job classification for inclusion in the retirement plan and hold a general discussion regarding future scheduling.

The Board reviewed applications for members requesting to remain in the ASRS or CORP plans, ultimately approving these requests. The Board held a rehearing for a disability pension application, which was denied after discussion. Additionally, the Board tabled an IME review for a disability pension and directed another applicant to undergo an IME. Requests from return-to-work retirees to retain their pensions with an alternate contribution rate were approved. Finally, the Board determined that the new CADD Administrator position is not eligible for inclusion in the CORP plan.