This bill mandates that certifying officers of public employers complete specific certifications when enrolling public officers or employees in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) if their roles require them to provide professional services such as those of an attorney, engineer, accountant, auditor, physician, or architect. The certifying officer must answer a series of questions to verify that the individual being enrolled is an employee and not an independent contractor, based on criteria from the federal Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, the certifying officer must submit relevant documentation, including the resolution or ordinance creating the position and the oath of office taken by the individual. The bill also requires that these certifications be completed for all applicable public officers and employees who were enrolled prior to the bill's effective date.

Furthermore, the bill establishes an audit program by the PERS board of trustees to ensure that only eligible public officers and employees are enrolled in the retirement system. This program must begin within 60 days of the bill's enactment, focusing initially on verifying the eligibility of those already enrolled. The bill prohibits certifying officers from relying on the representations of the individuals being enrolled and instead mandates that they seek advice from impartial sources or employees of the Division of Pensions and Benefits. To enforce compliance, the bill imposes civil penalties on certifying officers or their immediate supervisors for knowingly violating enrollment regulations, with fines escalating for repeated offenses.