Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System Docket OAC 590:1 Proposed Rule

ok-5262: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System — Administrative Operations

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Public comment closed · opened September 15, 2026.

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Summary

Amendments are proposed necessitating permanent rulemaking action. The agency is considering changes intended to improve the efficiency of administering the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and enhance the quality of service provided to members. The amendment to 590:1-3-2 introduces the definition for “Final agency decision.” The amendment to 590:1-3-3 clarifies when a claimant may request a hearing, outlines the process for commencing a hearing, and specifies information that must be included in the request for hearing. The amendment to 590:1-3-5 confirms that a claimant may either represent themselves (pro se) or be represented by an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. The amendment to 590:1-3-8 clarifies the procedures for hearings before the Hearing Examiner. The amendment to 590:1-3-9 clarifies the process for submitting pleadings, allows electronic submissions, and details the sequence for submitting statements of the case. The amendment to 590:1-3-12 clarifies the timeline for parties to submit proposed orders and objections to proposed orders to the Hearing Examiner. Finally, the amendment to 590:1-3-14 clarifies the requirements for requesting a rehearing from the Board and for appealing final orders of the Board.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

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