According to the terms of the QDRO, a certain dollar amount was awarded but the amount transferred differs. Why is there a difference?
If the effective division date is prior to the date of transfer, the deferred annuity accumulation amounts transferred from TIAA Traditional will reflect interim interest earned until the split is completed. However, the TIAA Real Estate and CREF accounts are variable accounts and may increase or decrease in value from one day to the next. As such, the amounts transferred will reflect the interim investment experience of the variable account(s).
