Sam Watts

NC State Retirement System Executive Director

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

“… an injustice is tolerable only when it is necessary to avoid an even greater injustice.”

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

Incremental change.

[Atul Grover, MD, PhD @AtulGroverMD]

"Compromise and incremental adjustments may feel unsatisfying, but they are the realistic path to addressing the health system affordability challenge in the US."

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[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@jonbowens I’m all in for adding Nordic Combined for Women!

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

I was happy to be on the SEANC Podcast this week! We had an in depth conversation about how we can get to the point where we are paying COLAs for state and local governmental retirees in North Carolina.

[SEANC @SEANC]

PODCAST: Will retirees ever see a COLA again? We asked Retirement Systems Executive Director Sam Watts what it will take. #ncga #ncpol https://t.co/0LAHUtfkDI

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

Looking forward to this modernization and efficiency improvement to our services for NC's state employees, teachers, and retirees!

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

From West to East, SEANC takes care of state employees! Honored to speak at their convention this afternoon.

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@TravisFain Does one adjust that type of analysis for inflation? If so, do you adjust dollars or voters?

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

A great team!

[NC Department of State Treasurer @NCTreasurer]

🇺🇸 There is a lot of festive American pride here at the Department of State Treasurer. This team is ready to celebrate freedom with some hot dogs and fireworks! 🌭 What's on your July 4th agenda? 🎆 #ncpol #america #july4 #independence

[Amy Auth @AmyAuth]

It’s an honor to work for @NCTreasurer, who is so focused on doing what’s right for the state, its taxpayers, its employees, and its longtime fiscal health — even if that means reducing the power of his own office. (2/3) #NCGA #ncpol

[Mark Cuban @mcuban]

Every state and employer should audit their PBM to make sure you are getting what your contract promises. You might be surprised.

NC State Health Plan may take legal action against vendor CVS Caremark https://t.co/YmlMAtgyPH

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

Dinosaur. Grrrrrr.

[NC Department of State Treasurer @NCTreasurer]

DST Chief of Staff Eric Naisbitt doing his best not to go full Jurassic pork chop while wrangling legislative liaisons. T-rex stopped by the office today to celebrate the retirement- after 33 years- of work for one of our RSD division heads. Congratulations! #ncpol #retirement

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@dawnbvaughan Chicken Jockey!

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@Derek_Burress It’s going to be difficult to make up the $507 million projected shortfall next year and the $1.4 billion shortfall the following year.

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

This is serious. Please don’t underfund the Retirement System! We’re the envy of the nation for funding pensions correctly.

[NC Department of State Treasurer @NCTreasurer]

This would be only the second time in 83 years the retirement system would not be fully funded here in North Carolina if this budget proposal were to become law. Briner says he is hopeful legislative leaders will take the needs of retirees more seriously. #ncpol #ncga

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@dawnbvaughan No go on the seal. It’s bad mojo.

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@NathanBabcock Where exactly was Sen. Berger on November 5, 1955?

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

Looking forward to this new challenge!

[NC Department of State Treasurer @NCTreasurer]

At the February State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting, two new members, @DrBrian4Health and @Sam_Watts, were sworn in as appointees of Treasurer Briner. To learn more about all the Plan’s Board members, visit https://t.co/CtGFjCI8vZ
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#ncpol #shpnc #healthplan

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@JohnTorbett Thanks!

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

Looking forward to this new challenge!

[NC Department of State Treasurer @NCTreasurer]

(Raleigh, N.C.) — Sam Watts has been named to the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees, State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today.

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#ncpol #statehealthplan #shpnc

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@WSBII Thanks!

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@phowardHLC Thanks! You’re too kind.

[Sam Watts @Sam_Watts]

@Derek_Burress lol. Mama said to say, “I don’t know nothing about nothing.” That way I can stay outta trouble.