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Who We Are
Founded in 1952, the National Conference of State Social Security Administrators (NCSSSA) is the organization of federally mandated State Social Security
Administrators (State Administrators) who inform governors, legislatures, retirement system administrators, employers, and employees on issues regarding voluntary
Social Security participation for state and local government positions. State Administrators monitor state and federal regulations to ensure proposals are not in
conflict with existing law and inform state and local employers of changes affecting Social Security withholding.
What We Do
NCSSSA is responsible for:
Serving as liaison between State Administrators and federal agencies.
Monitoring federal legislation for changes affecting Social Security, Public Retirement Systems, and withholding requirements.
Providing education, training, and communication to stakeholders regarding the complexities of Section 218.
Who We Serve
Governors, legislators, retirement system administrators
State Administrators
State and local government employers and employees
Federal officials – SSA and IRS (NCSSSA’s partners in ensuring proper coverage and compliance with federal and state laws regarding
Section 218 and mandatory Social Security and Medicare coverage)
Mission
The National Conference of State Social Security Administrators is a community of State Social Security Administrators and designees throughout the United States,
Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We work cooperatively with the Federal government, primarily the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue
Service personnel, to serve our members, states, territories, and governmental employers/employees by providing education, training, and communication; and supporting
state sovereignty;
Vision
Carry forward the traditions of our organization while creating a valuable community of professional colleagues that maximizes participation by:
Actively promoting NCSSSA to all governors and state administrators
Speaking with a common voice on national policy
Sharing successful methods and guidelines to achieve the State Administrator’s responsibilities
Supporting the principles of sovereignty
Expanding professional and personal growth opportunities available within NCSSSA
Core Values
Our Beliefs:
Integrity and respect through action and interaction
Professional and ethical representation of our organization
Cooperation between and among members and our federal partners
Accept and value individuals for their unique talents and contributions
Accountability and responsibility for individual and collective actions
Diligence in understanding and strengthening the individual and the organization
Service to each other, the organization, and our constituents
Continuity by seeking knowledge from a variety of sources to ensure leadership succession
Maintaining state sovereignty
Our Guiding Principles:
Establishing appropriate coverage for governmental employees
Working as a team
Exceeding expectations in all areas of responsibilities
Addressing relevant issues within all levels of government
Adapting to the changing environment in which we operate
Sharing our knowledge and experience with all colleagues and associates
Revised: April 2014
Strategic Planning Initiative (February 2, 2016)
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