LINCOLN— State Auditor Mike Foley raised concerns about the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System's handling of former Executive Director Thomas Pfeifle, who resigned in September after less than four months on the job. Foley's investigation found a pattern of workplace absences, employee complaints and potential improper payments, estimating Pfeifle would receive approximately $28,000 in salary and benefits for six weeks of unperformed work. Foley recommended stopping future payments and recovering funds already issued, while criticizing the agency's delayed handling of employee complaints. NPERS officials said they plan to strengthen oversight and reporting procedures.

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