<P> The Federal Employees Retirement System ( FERS ) is the retirement system for employees within the United States civil service . FERS became effective January 1 , 1987 to replace the Civil Service Retirement System ( CSRS ) and to conform federal retirement plans in line with those in the private sector . </P>
<P> The Federal Employees Retirement System ( FERS ) is the retirement system for employees within the United States civil service . FERS became effective January 1 , 1987 to replace the Civil Service Retirement System ( CSRS ) and to conform federal retirement plans in line with those in the private sector . </P>
when did the federal government switch from csrs to fers
when did the federal government switch from csrs to fers
January 1 , 1987
January 1 , 1987