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New York State Teachers' Retirement System Archived Websites


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System.
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Teachers' Retirement System archived websites
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4 website(s)

Inclusive Dates:
2006, 2008, 2010
Series Number:
B2185

Administrative History

The New York State Teachers' Retirement System was created in 1921 to administer the fund from which most public school teachers and administrators in New York State receive retirement and ancillary benefits. Its operations are governed by a ten-member board of directors.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System. Researchers should note that this site was not captured in 2014 or 2015.

B2185-07: This accretion consists of a copy of the Teachers' Retirement System site produced on December 22, 2006, shortly before Governor George E. Pataki (1995-2006) left office. It contains information about the department's history, mission, and organizational structure; a board of directors meeting schedule (2007); summaries of board meetings (2003-2006); an annual report (2006); a business plan (2003); a report on investment holdings (2006); and demonstration screens of content in the site's secure, members-only area. Also present are press releases (2006); newsletters (2004-2006); a listing and map of consultation sites throughout the state; member benefits and other publications for active and retired members (2005-2006); a glossary of benefit terms; and a frequently asked questions section.

Information about retirement planning, financial consultations and other member services, forms for active and retired members and employers (2001-2006), a section on enacted and pending legislation impacting member benefits (2000-2006), delegate newsletters (2000-2006), and schedule of retirement planning seminars (2007) are also included.

B2185-08: This accretion consists of a copy of the Teachers' Retirement System site produced on May 13, 2008, shortly after the resignation of Governor Eliot L. Spitzer (2007-2008). It contains additional summaries of board meetings (2003-2008), a newer annual report (2007), and a report on investment holdings (2008). Also present are newer press releases (2007-2008), newsletters (2006-2008), additional publications for active and retired members (2005-2008), and an updated schedule of retirement planning seminars.

B2185-10: This accretion consists of a copy of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System site produced on December 29, 2010, shortly before Governor David A. Paterson (2008-2010) left office. It contains newer summaries of board meetings (2009-2010), additional annual reports (2001-2010), and an updated report on investment holdings (2010). Also present are newer press releases (2009-2010), newsletters (2008-2010), and publications for active and retired members (2008-2010); enacted and pending legislation affecting member benefits (2000-2010); forms for active and retired members and employers (2001-2010); and an updated schedule of retirement planning seminars (2011).

B2185-20: This accretion consists of a copy of the Teachers' Retirement System site produced on March 16, 2020, during the third term of office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (2011-2021). It contains Retirement Board meeting summaries (2018-2020) and policies governing the board's conduct; comprehensive (2018-2019) and simplified annual reports (2015-2019); information about legislation (2000-2019) affecting the system and its members; and newsletters for system members and retirees (2018-2020). Also included is information about member benefits, retirement planning, and other matters of interest to members. Delegate news (2005-2020), election information, and other information for delegates who serve as the system's local representatives is also present. This copy also contains administrative bulletins (2005-2020), reporting tips (2011-2020) and other resources for employers.

Custodial History

The New York State Archives used Web archiving software to copy these websites in order to preserve the information they contain.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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