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Welcome to DRS

See a list of Retirement Systems we administer.

Interested in saving money for retirement?

Deferred Compensation link

Find out more about the state’s Deferred Compensation Program – the flexible, pre-tax savings program designed to make it easy for you to invest in your future.

Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR) 2007

DRS 2007 SAFR link
See the 2007 SAFR

What’s important to keep in mind during the current market conditions

Given the recent fluctuation in the stock markets, it is important to remember the value of investing for the long term. It’s time in the market, rather than timing the market, that has paid off for many investors over time. Weathering market ups and downs can allow investors to benefit from longer term market returns and avoid the risks of attempting to time market changes.

In 2006, DRS and the Washington State Investment Board adopted trading restrictions consistent with this philosophy and practices throughout the investment industry. While relatively few people engage in frequent trading, the 2006 restrictions were necessary to eliminate increases in fund costs from those trades. Costs are increased when investments are not made in order to honor redemptions and transfers required by frequent trades.

Access additional information below regarding trading restrictions as it was communicated to plan participants at the time the policy was changed.

Online benefit estimator updated

If you are thinking about retiring early and would like to see if you qualify for the new 2008 Early Retirement Factors, you can now use the DRS Online benefit estimator.


Plan now for your retirement

Are you retiring in the next five years? Register now to attend a free DRS retirement planning seminar.

Online access to your Defined Benefit Account

Link to Defined Benefit InformationNow you can view your retirement account information in the middle of the day, or the middle of the night. Available to members and retirees of all retirement systems and plans.

Looking for a new career?

Join our customer-focused, technologically savvy team, where innovation and initiative are commonplace. DRS offers competitive public sector salaries, great benefits, and excellent development opportunities. DRS. It's a great place to work.

Former public employee? You may have funds available to you.

Do a quick online search to see if any funds remain in an inactive account. Search now.

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