Myo Thedar (Sasaki) has served as Assistant General Manager since March 2023 and was appointed as Executive Officer in March 2024, overseeing the Administrative Operations Division, consisting of the Administrative Services, Human Resources, Accounting, and Systems Sections, as well as support functions for the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners (Board).

Myo joined LAFPP in 2006, and since then, she has managed several sections in both the Pensions and Administrative Operations Divisions, including Retirement Services/Retired Member Services and Medical and Dental Benefits. She became a Chief Benefits Analyst in 2017, and as a member of the Executive Team, she has oversight of the triennial strategic planning process and pension administration benchmarking.

Through support functions, and as a fiduciary to the System, she is committed to providing the highest quality service to internal staff and to over 26,000 active and retired LAFPP members, and achieving the long-term policies and strategic objectives established by the Board.

Wilson Poon is the Chief Management Analyst in the Administrative Operations Division. Wilson plans, directs, and manages the daily support operations of the Division’s Administrative Services and Human Resources Section, responsible for budgeting, purchasing, personnel administration, contract administration, facilities management, and emergency planning. Wilson also plans, coordinates, and implements Administrative Operations Division’s business plan projects consistent with LAFPP’s strategic goals and initiatives.

As Departmental Chief Accountant, I am responsible for the fair presentation of the financial statements of plan net assets and changes in plan net assets in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, as outlined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The Accounting Section ensures the timely and accurate processing of the monthly pension roll and the annual tax statements (1099R) of retirees. We implement the Workers’ Compensation recapture program for retirees who have been granted a worker’s compensation award in addition to a disability pension. We are also responsible for processing department payroll, receipts and disbursements, and maintenance of the plan general ledger.

I oversee the Administrative Services Section which provides operational support to the department. This includes preparation of the department’s annual budget, contracting guidance, electronic content management, front counter member service, purchasing, and emergency planning.  Through these support functions, our section is committed to providing the highest quality service to our department and members.