Thrift Board Phones In Retirement Plan Check-Up
Published Date: 1/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is holding a telephonic meeting on January 27, 2026, to review important updates like investment performance, budget, and service improvements. This meeting affects federal employees who save for retirement through the Thrift Savings Plan and could lead to changes in fees or services. Stay tuned for decisions that might impact your retirement savings and how you manage them.
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TSP Fees and Services Reviewed
On January 27, 2026, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will hold a telephonic meeting that includes an "Annual Expense Ratio Review" and a "Budget Review." If you save for retirement in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), these agenda items relate to fees and budget decisions that could affect TSP fees or services.
Investment and Audit Reviews Scheduled
The Board will conduct an "Investment Review" and an "Audit Status" review on January 27, 2026. These reviews relate to TSP investment performance and audit findings that concern plan governance and participant protection.
Roth In‑Plan Conversion Discussed
The Board agenda for January 27, 2026 lists "Roth In-Plan Conversion" for discussion during the open session. If you are a TSP participant, this agenda item is about the Roth in-plan conversion option within the Thrift Savings Plan.
Recordkeeper Service Update Planned
The Board will receive a "Recordkeeper Service Update" during the January 27, 2026 meeting. TSP participants may be affected by changes to recordkeeper services or administrative processes discussed in that update.
Full Withdrawal Survey Reviewed
The agenda includes a "Full Withdrawal Survey" for the January 27, 2026 meeting. This survey review concerns full withdrawal behavior or policies in the TSP and is relevant to participants considering or taking full withdrawals.
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