US Government Accountability Office

Clark County Public Works, located in Vancouver, Wash., offers a wide variety of programs and services to various communities in the city. It has several divisions, such as engineering, road projects, transportation, recycling, and garbage and hazardous waste divisions. The department also has water resources and clean water programs, maintenance and operations, and parks and recreation divisions. Clark County Public Works engineering divisions handles the planning, designing and construction of capital improvements such as roads, bike paths and walkways. Its transportation division specializes in administering and engineering the operations of the transportation system in the county. The department s environmental services division provides for the care and enhancement of the environmental resources of the community through various services.

The Public Employees Retirement System, also known as PERS, is governed by the government of Oregon. It provides a range of retirement benefits to public employees. Established in 1946, the system is responsible for the administration of various activities and trusts. The Public Employees Retirement System s members include state, school district and local government employees. It also administers the Oregon Savings Growth Plan. The system provides medical and dental insurance plans. In addition, the Public Employees Retirement System organizes workshops and counseling.