June 5, 2026 – $14,207,514.29. A solid number, totaling how much public school retirees are bringing to Audrain County annually.

Many of these retirees are still part of our school as substitutes, volunteers, mentors, and Lunch Buddies. Their impact didn’t end when they left the classroom; they are shaping our county for generations.

Public education is one of the few systems where you can see the full circle: serving students, strengthening communities, and continuing that impact long after retirement.

Thank you to our public education retirees for choosing to live and serve in Audrain County!

• 291 PSRS Benefit Recipients and $12,204,555.55 Benefits Paid
• 211 PEERS Benefit Recipients and $ 2,002,958.74 Benefits Paid

As of December 31, 2025, over 115,000 individuals received benefits from PSRS/PEERS. Total annual benefits paid were over $4.0 billion. Of this amount, nearly $3.6 billion, or 88%, was distributed among Missouri's 114 counties, positively impacting the state's economy. (Source: PEERS/PSRS)