The City of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary tax-advantaged governmental 457(b) plan that allows you to save a portion of your salary now. How do I make contributions to my DCP account?At enrollment, select a percentage of pay or dollar amount to contribute each pay period. After completing five (5) years of continuous City service, members become vested and eligible to receive retirement benefits. Please work with a local Retirement Counselor to ensure your deferral changes are executed on time. We'll review the essential features of the Deferred Compensation Plan so you can make the most of your retirement savings. Reciprocity is an agreement among certain California public retirement systems allowing members to move from one public employer to another. The intent of this booklet is to provide you with information on the Deferred. Retirement Option Plan ("DROP") program. If you were hired on or after July 1, 2006, your average compensation will be based on your highest successive 60 months of earnings.