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October 2, 2017Presentation to the Council for State & Local Government ExcellenceLisa Massena, OregonSaves Executive Director ‐ on behalf of the Oregon State Treasury
A new, easy way for Oregonians to save, coming soon
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WHO &WHAT
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A generational crisis
COOL!
uncool.
68 million Americansdo not have the option to save at work
over 1 million Oregonians
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States are leading
The 2015 Legislature created
OregonSavesto improve access
and outcomes
• Oregon’s retirement savings program
• Powered by employee savings
• Facilitated by employers
• Like a 401(k):• Available at work• Contributions by payroll deduction• Investment choice• Automated features
• But different:• Account is a Roth IRA, and portable• No employer contributions
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Oregon Saves - who’s it for?
Don’t have a retirement plan at work?
OregonSaves is for Oregonians 18 years and older who have reported income and who have no savings option at work.
Estimates:
600,000 Employer offers no plan
200,000 Employer offers a plan, not included
200,000 Self employed (opt-in)
Source: Boston College Center for Retirement Research, Market Research Report: Oregon Retirement Savings Plan, July 2016
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Standard savings rate:5% - escalating by 1% a year – to 10%
Standard investment path:First $1,000 to Capital PreservationSaving over $1,000 to a Target Retirement Fund – based on your age
Account type:Roth IRA
Automatic enrollment.Save more, or less, or opt out.
Change investments. Change jobs.Your money is always yours.
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Investment Options
Capital Preservation Fund
Suite of TargetRetirement Funds
Growth Fund
Administrative fees netted from returns dailyApproximately $1 for every $100 on an annual basis
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HOW IT WORKS
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A simple flow – direct to savers’ accounts
Employers automatically deduct a portion of worker pay (unless workers have opted out) and remit it to the program.
Savings are invested in a Roth IRA that belongs to the worker, with the potential for long-term growth in value over time.
The plan administrator communicates with the worker about program options and investment performance.
Workers can take their Roth IRA with them from job to job and have access to their retirement contributions if needed.
Distributions from your OregonSaves Roth IRA account will be subject to taxation in accordance with applicable federal tax rules.
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What do I need to do?
Employers
• If you have a retirement plan, confirm your exemption
• If you don’t, register for OregonSaves and provide employee data
• Make payroll deductions for those that participate
• Include new employees as they are hired
Employees
• You do not need to do anything to enroll and start saving
• You can make choices about:• Saving more or less• Choosing a different type
of investment• Opting out
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HOW’S IT GOING?
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OregonSaves Pilot – Early Adopters
Pilot 1: May ‐ Present• 11 employers• 158 employees
121 enrolled 37 opted out
• $30,000 contributed to date• $70 average contribution amount• 4.7% average contribution rate
Pilot 2: August ‐ Present• 36 employers • 2,000 employees
Businesses range from 2 employees to 500
• 30 days to decide to participate• Payroll deductions start in
September
The Goal: work hand‐in‐hand with employers and employees to ensure the program works as well as possible for everyone prior to roll out.
MERIT NWSalem
Statehood MediaBend
Umpqua HomesRoseburg
S & S SheetmetalWhite City
St. Vincent de Paul Society Eugene
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OregonSaves Pilots – Feedback
“Overall, it’s been a smooth, user‐friendly process to get the accounts established and the supplemental materials have been helpful in introducing the program to our employees.”
‐Sarah, Square Deal LumberSpringfield
“I don’t know why everybody isn’t doing this.”
‐Cassy, Amani CenterSt. Helens
“OregonSaves’ technical support is excellent.”
‐Bridget, B’s PreschoolPortland
“Well, that was pretty painless.”‐Judy, Traffic DetectionCanby
Feedback helps identify improvements and enhancements to make ahead of Wave 1.
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Employer Registration Timeline
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HOW WE GOT HERE
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Key Phases
Bill signed into law – June 2015Board appointed / Executive Director hired / Timelines set – 4Q 2015
Market & Feasibility Analysis / Program Design – 1H 2016Procured analysis and consulting supportSignificant expert and public engagement in the process
Prepare to Develop the Program – 2H 2016RFP – Program Administration & InvestmentsInitiate Rulemaking / Continue proactive outreach – ‘Groups of Groups’
Develop & Prepare to Implement – 1H 2017Finalize Design / Select Investments / Develop ‘Identity’ / CommunicateClose work with Program Administrator & Legal Counsel
Pilots and Phased implementation – 2H 2017Platform & materials testing, observed & supported registrations Pilot 1Graduating to more employers, more automation, phone support
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Thank you.Questions?www.oregon.gov/retire
Treasurer Tobias ReadLisa Massena, directorJoel Metlen, outreach and [email protected]