Sign up and manage your deferred compensation retirement account. The program offers 401(a), 457(b) Traditional, and 457(b) ROTH retirement savings plans, as well as educational resources and tools.The City of San Diego offers employees tax-deferred retirement savings plans to help employees achieve a financially secure retirement. County of San Diego. Deferred Compensation Plan. Phone. 1-888-324-5433. Monday-Friday 5 a.m. Under this payment option, retirees receive a monthly DROP payment (annuity) in addition to their monthly retirement benefit (pension). Deferred comp plans can be a powerful retirement tool. If you have a question about your eligibility please contact the County of San Diego Deferred Compensation Program at 619-531-5840. Use Deferred Compensation's My Interactive Retirement Planner to help estimate what you'll need to save across all income streams for retirement.