A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. The Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan provides a convenient way for City employees to save money for retirement with pre-tax earnings.The Plan strives to offer sound investment options in each major asset class. In a one-on-one setting, you can review your objectives, account, and investment choices while you are employed and after you retire. A 457(b) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan. Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal.