Iowa Department of Public Safety

The Board meeting included several agenda items, primarily focusing on applications for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. The board approved multiple service retirement applications and granted ordinary disability benefits following a closed session discussion. Additionally, the board approved applications for survivor benefits, the withdrawal of retirement system contributions, and a request for medical expense reimbursement. An update was provided regarding the status of the retired trustee election process, and the board addressed an inquiry during the open forum regarding the appeal process for board decisions.

The agenda focuses on the review and processing of various benefit applications, including service retirement, accidental disability, survivor benefits, and withdrawal of contributions. Additionally, the meeting will address a request for medical expense reimbursement and provide an update regarding the retired trustee election.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved multiple applications for service retirement and one application for vested service retirement. An application for survivor benefits was approved following the passing of a retired member. An application for accidental disability benefits was tabled to allow for further evaluation based on legal guidance, while an application for ordinary disability benefits was approved. The board also accepted the quarterly performance report from the Treasurer of State's Office.

The Board discussed and approved several administrative and financial items. Key actions included the approval of an application for service retirement, applications for survivor benefits for two deceased retirees, and an application for the withdrawal of retirement contributions. The Board also approved a request for medical expense reimbursement and accepted the updated 2026 fee schedule for the Medical Board, which was adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the Board received an update regarding the upcoming election for a retired member's seat on the Board.

This Annual Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2023 details the activities and outcomes of the Iowa Department of Public Safety Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, whose mission is to identify traffic safety issues and implement strategies to reduce deaths and injuries on Iowa's roadways through federally funded grants and partnerships. The report assesses performance against key targets across program areas including Awareness, Communication, Community Traffic Safety, Impaired Driving, Speed, Motorcycle Safety, Non-Motorist (Bicyclist and Pedestrian) Safety, Occupant Protection, Planning & Administration, Police Traffic Services, Teen Traffic Safety, Roadway Safety, Rural Traffic Safety, Distracted Driving, and Traffic Records, with the overarching goal of improving traffic safety in Iowa.