Author

Kyung Keum

Date of Award

Spring 3-5-2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the insufficiencies of the retirement benefits provided to retired Federal Agents in the Northern California area. The federal government started providing retirement benefits to non-military employees in 1920 and revamped the system to the current Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986. This study assesses insufficiencies in FERS for Federal Agents who retire in Northern California. Literature reviews were conducted by reviewing studies, government documents, articles, and other documents to assess FERS. The research was conducted using a mixed-method approach in which both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed to contrast with the hypothesis. Over 8% of all FERS retirees reside in California and while Federal Agents make up a smaller subset of these in the Northern California area, it has the potential to impact a large percentage of this group.

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