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We deserve better than this!
Why can OPERS continue to pay a 3.0% / 2.3% COLA (depending on date of retirement)? Why can OPERS actives retire with full benefits...

Michelle Flanigan
Oct 13, 20232 min read


AMBA & Passport Benefits for ORTA Members
Did you know that as a member of ORTA, you have access to exceptional member benefits through AMBA and Passport? Through AMBA, you have...

ORTA
Oct 10, 20231 min read


The Blade Editorial: Bidding law flaw
The safeguards in Ohio law that protect public funds against bid rigging and contract steering have giant loopholes that leave billions...

ORTA
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Ohio teacher pension's private equity secrets may soon be exposed
For over two years, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio has been stonewalling a public records request on behalf of teachers to...

Edward Siedle
Sep 25, 20236 min read


It appears that we are being intentionally misled
Good morning. My name is Robin Rayfield. I am a retired STRS member and Executive Director of the Ohio Retirement for Teachers...

Robin Rayfield
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Do STRS Ohio alternative investments violate Ohio law?
At the September STRS Ohio Board meeting, ORTA addressed STRS Trustees and questioned if the Alternative Investments held in the STRS...

Dean Dennis
Sep 21, 20231 min read


I believe these become illegal investments and holding them in our portfolio is actionable.
My name is Dean Dennis, Retired, 35 years with Cincinnati Public Schools. Today, I'm going to address you as ORTA President. I'm going to...

Dean Dennis
Sep 21, 20232 min read


STRS Ohio lawsuits
There are currently two active lawsuits in Franklin County regarding STRS Ohio. On October 26, 2021, two retired Ohio teachers, Dean...

Cindy Murphy
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Attend the September STRS Ohio Board meeting
The STRS Ohio Retirement Board will meet on September 21, 2023. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Why should you attend the Board...

ORTA
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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