Welcome TFFR Employers! As a TFFR employer you play a vital role in the successful operation of the retirement program for ND educators. This site contains materials to assist you in timely and accurate employer reporting of member salaries, contributions and service hours. Please use the Employer Guide as reference tool and the Basic Reporting Webcast may also be helpful for new business managers.
Employer responsibilities include identifying employees eligible for TFFR, reporting eligible salary and collecting and paying member and employer contributions. Accurate and timely reporting of salary and service hours is very important. Retirement plan member benefits are calculated on the information provided by TFFR employers. Please use the Employer Guide for detailed information regarding TFFR employer reporting. TFFR staff are always available to assist employers and we encourage Business Managers to attend TFFR employer training offered several times a year.
Retired TFFR members may return to TFFR covered employment under certain employment limitations. The limits apply to TFFR covered employment which includes teaching, supervisory and administrative duties in a ND public school or state institution covered by TFFR. Please see the Working After Retirement brochure for details about hiring a retired TFFR member.
Once a school district employs a retiree, both the retiree and the employer must notify TFFR by completing a TFFR Retired Member Employment Notification form within 30 days of employment. This form, along with a copy of the retiree's contract or employment agreement, must be submitted to the administrative office each year the retiree is employed.
GASB 68 Information for Measurement Date July 1, 2022
- 2022 - GASB 68 Reports
- GASB 68 Disclosure Template - 2023
- 2022 TFFR Actuarial Valuation Report
- 2022 RIO/TFFR Audited Financial Statements
GASB 68 Information for Measurement Date July 1, 2021
- 2021 - GASB 68 Reports
- GASB 68 Disclosure Template - 2022
- 2021 TFFR Actuarial Valuation Report
- 2021 RIO/TFFR Audited Financial Statements
GASB 68 Information for Measurement Date July 1, 2020
Info Mixer TFFR March Madness Models - March 2023
New Business Manager Workshop - February 2023
Info Mixer TFFR Retirement - January 2023
Info Mixer TFFR Reportable Salary - December 2022
New Business Manager Workshop - November 2022
Info Mixer TFFR New Eligible Employees and Forms - October 2022
Info Mixer TFFR Year End Reporting - April 2022
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Virtual TFFR Employer Info Mixer - Refunds & Year End
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 02:00 pm - 02:45 pm
Categories: TFFR Employer OutreachPlease join us for the April Teachers' Fund for Retirement Info Mixer. TFFR staff wants to provide you with more frequent opportunities to receive information about TFFR procedures.
- These sessions will be 45 minutes followed by Q&A - bring your questions!
- TFFR Info Mixers will be offered during the school year and will cover a variety of TFFR topics (to help learn something new or as a refresher).
- Start time is Central Time.
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Retirement Specialists Unavailable from Oct. 21st thru the 26th
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News
There will be no walk-in services, phone calls, or email access with TFFR Retirement Specialists Friday, October 21st through Wednesday, October 26th. Staff will do their best to respond promptly upon their return on Thursday, October 27th. Thank you for your patience while they are out of the office for required training in order to provide superior customer service.
RIO Press Release - Deputy Executive Director/Chief Retirement Officer Position Filled
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News, SIB News
The North Dakota State Retirement and Investment Office is pleased to announce that the position of Deputy Executive Director/Chief Retirement Officer has been filled. After an extensive candidate recruitment, the agency offered the position of Deputy Executive Director/Chief Retirement Officer to Chad Roberts. Mr. Roberts began in his new role on July 11th, 2022.
June 2022 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The June 2022 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding Year-end Employer Payment and Reports, Fiscal Year-End Checklist, PAS Project, Employer Contribution Rates for 2022-23, and TFFR Retirement Education Workshop in July.
RIO Press Release - Chief Investment Officer Position Filled
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News, SIB News
The North Dakota State Investment Board is pleased to announce that the position of Chief Investment Officer has been filled. At its meeting on December 15, 2021, the State Investment Board offered the position of Chief Investment Officer at the North Dakota Retirement & Investment Office (RIO) to Scott Anderson. Mr. Anderson is scheduled to begin his new role the week of January 17, 2022.
RIO Press Release - Executive Director Position Filled
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News, SIB News
The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) announced today that the Executive Director position has been filled.
October 2021 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The October 2021 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding Member Reporting Requirements, Workshops for Business Managers, In-Staff Subbing by RE-Employed Retirees Policy Suspension and Links for TFFR Forms.
TFFR Board Press Release
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News
BISMARCK, ND – The Teachers' Fund for Retirement (TFFR) Board of Trustees met yesterday to review and discuss TFFR Fund policy initiatives, and recognize Mr. Hunter, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer for the North Dakota Retirement and Investment office (RIO). Mr. Hunter has served in his position since 2013 and recently announced his resignation from RIO. TFFR is a client Fund of the State Investment Board (SIB), and the TFFR Program is also administered by the RIO agency.
May 2021 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The May 2021 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding Year-end Employer Payment and Reports, Fiscal Year-End Reminders, PAS Project, Employer Contribution Rates for 2021-22 and TFFR Retirement Education Workshop in July.
RIO Press Release - Executive Director/Chief Investment Officer Resignation
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News, SIB News
The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) announced today that Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer David Hunter is resigning his position effective June 22, 2021.
Full Notice Of Intent to Amend Administrative Rules
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News
TAKE NOTICE that the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office on behalf of the Teachers’ Fund For Retirement Board will hold a public hearing to address proposed amendments to N.D. Admin. Code 82-05-01-02, 82-05-04-02, and 82-05-04-04 at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 3442 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58507. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to implement state statutes and federal law relating to the Teachers’ Fund For Retirement program requirements. The proposed amendments address the following:
In N.D.A.C. 82-05-01-02, the amendment expands the list of documents accepted by the program as proof of age to include REAL ID;
In N.D.A.C. 82-05-04-02, the amendment updates the actuarial factors, such as the interest rate, and member and beneficiary mortality tables used by the program to calculate optional payment forms; In N.D.A.C. 82-05-04-04, the amendment updates the actuarial factors, such as the interest rate and salary increase rate used by the program to calculate purchase of service.
The proposed amendments are not expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000.
The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office at 3442 East Century Avenue, P.O. Box 7100, Bismarck, ND, 58507-7100. A copy of the proposed rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address, e-mailing rio@nd.gov, or calling 701-328-9885. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address or telephone number and received by Wednesday, March 24, 2021, will be fully considered.
If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, or would like to attend the hearing virtually, please contact the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office at the above telephone number or address at least one day prior to the public hearing.
Click here to view the Full Notice
Click here to view Proposed Rules
January 2021 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The January 2021 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding Employer Payment and Reports, In-Staff Subbing by Reemployed Retires Policy Suspension, GASB 68 information and Submitting TFFR Forms By Secure Link.
TFFR Employer Reporting FAQs Regarding COVID-19 Funding
Categories: TFFR Employer News
As school districts continue to face challenges during the current pandemic, many of you have questions related to TFFR reporting and the COVID-19 funding that was made available to schools. Click here for a list of questions received by the Retirement and Investment Office related to these issues, and our response.
August 2020 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The August 2020 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding new member reporting requirements, TFFR forms and Salary Verification Reporting.
April 2020 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The April 2020 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding COVID-19, Fiscal Year-End Reminder Checklist and Reporting Hourly Wages for June-July.
Important Office Information Regarding COVID-19
Categories: TFFR Member News, TFFR Employer News, SIB News
ATTENTION: Visiting Our Office
Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and Governor Burgum’s executive order, the ND Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) is closed to public visitors until further notice.
Teachers’ Fund for Retirement (TFFR) and State Investment Board (SIB) client services remain fully functional, but will primarily be delivered by electronic means. Our staff is transitioning to working remotely to avoid disruptions for TFFR members and SIB clients. We will continue to administer critical retirement and investment program operations, claims processing, and retiree payroll functions.
Please contact us by phone (1.800.952.2970 or 701.328.9885) or email us at rio@nd.gov. Thank you for your patience and support. Stay safe!
January 2020 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The January 2020 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding GASB 68 information, Retiree Reemployment Guidance and TFFR Staffing Updates.
October 2019 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The October 2019 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding TFFR Forms, Employer Reporting Reviews and Employer Audit Information.
August 2019 TFFR Employer Newsletter
Categories: TFFR Employer News
The August 2019 Briefly is now available. Please review the information regarding Member Reporting Requirements, Employer Reporting Reviews and Employer Audit Information.