Cheryl Eason Appointed to Government Finance Officers Association Committee on Retirement and Benefits

SACRAMENTO, CA - Cheryl Eason, California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) chief financial officer (CFO), has been appointed to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Committee on Retirement and Benefits Administration (CORBA). "Cheryl is a proven leader and her knowledge and experience will continue to shape the financial path of retirement and pension policies - for CalPERS and the industry," said Richard Costigan, chair of the CalPERS Board's Finance & Administration Committee. GFOA promotes excellence in state and local government financial management and represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The CORBA reports to the Executive Board and works with state and local administrators, trustees, and personnel officials to effectively manage state and local retirement funds and employee benefits. The committee tracks new industry practices and regulatory and legislative developments, and issues best practices to assist public pension and personnel officers.