Michigan State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS) is a multiple-employer public pension fund based at Lansing, Michigan. Established in the year 1943, the system has two plans, the defined benefit plan and the 401(k) defined contribution plan. The system covers civil service employees as well as appointed officials in the executive branch and employees of the legislature and judiciary. The pension fund is administered by the office of retirement services. The State of Michigan Retirement Board manages and governs the assets of the plan.