Auditor: Former retirement director had pattern of absences before resignation

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 3 days, 5 hours ago


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LINCOLN — New research from State Auditor Mike Foley into the short-lived executive director of Nebraska’s Public Employees Retirement System showed the director had a tumultuous experience in the agency before he walked off the job.

Thomas Pfeifle submitted his resignation to the state retirement board Sept. 21 after roughly three months leading the agency, saying he wanted to be closer to his children in Colorado. His resignation letter set his last day as …

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