PERAC Memo #4 - 2009: Calendar Year 2008 Annual Statements
Calendar Year 2008 Annual Statements
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This memo announces the Calendar Year 2008 Annual Statement process, with materials distributed via CD, and offers informal "help-desk" style regional consultations with PERAC auditors instead of formal presentations. Boards must complete and return the signed Annual Statement to PERAC by May 1, 2009, and submit their pre-closing cashbook and trial balance for December 2008 by February 28, 2009 (contacting Frank Valeri if that deadline poses issues); boards are also encouraged to sign up in advance if attending a help-desk session.
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MEMORANDUM #4, 2009
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: All Retirement Boards
FROM: Frank E. Valeri, Deputy Director
RE: Calendar Year 2008 Annual Statements
DATE: January 13, 2009
It is time for the preparation of the Annual Statement, which must be completed, signed, and returned to the Public
Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) by May 1, 2009. One of our Auditors will be assigned to
work with you to provide technical assistance as needed.
The Annual Statement publications are now being distributed primarily via compact disc (CD). However, printed
copies of all of the documents will still be available upon request.
The attached CD contains the 2008 Annual Statement, a Sample Annual Statement, and the guide, Preparing the
Annual Statement in PDF. All of these documents are designed to be printed on 8 ½ by 11 paper.
This year, in lieu of structured presentations, PERAC auditors will be available on a more informal basis. A team of
auditors will be present at four convenient regional locations for one-on-one consultations about preparation basics,
the process in general, and common year-end pitfalls.
Our goal is to provide whatever assistance is needed by retirement board staff members who are new to the entire
process as well as those who are simply seeking clarification about a few points. We hope that by taking a more
personalized educational approach with this year’s “help-desk” format, we will better meet each individual’s needs.
You will find a sign up sheet for the Annual Statement Help Desk attached. Although this year’s approach is informal,
it would still be very much appreciated if you would let us know if you will be stopping by to consult with the
auditors. It will help us to ensure that we have the right number of auditors and reference materials on hand.
Please submit your pre-closing cashbook and trial balance for December 2008 to PERAC prior to February 28, 2009.
If you encounter difficulties with this deadline, please contact me directly.
Thank you for your cooperation in this year-end closing process.
Enclosure