§ 38-898 — Subrogation; right of setoff

A. If an individual becomes entitled to a pension or other benefit payable by the retirement plan as a result of an accident or injury caused by the act of a third party, the fund is subrogated to the rights of the individual against the third party to the extent of fund financed benefits which the retirement plan pays or becomes liable for payment.

B. The retirement plan is entitled to the right of setoff to recover overpayments made by the retirement plan and to satisfy any claim arising from embezzlement or fraud committed by a member, retired member, former member, beneficiary or other individual having a claim to benefits.