Media Contact: Lizzy Lees (llees@ncpers.org) WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 — NCPERS, the largest association for public pensions, today announced a transformative initiative to celebrate its 85th anniversary: NCPERS 2.0. This milestone reflects the organization’s commitment to bold... Continue Reading
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The 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey, presented by NCPERS and CBIZ, captures in-depth data on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends. Media Contact: Lizzy Lees, NCPERS, llees@ncpers.orgSeptember 30, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public pension funds are reporting significant... Continue Reading
University of Chicago students compete in NCPERS-Harris NextGen Competition, pitching innovative solutions to enhance public pension funding sustainability. Continue Reading
New NCPERS report reveals public pensions generated $2.9T economic output & $662B in tax revenues in 2023, boosting state/local economies and taxpayer returns. Continue Reading
NCPERS honored public pension leaders with inaugural education-focused awards at the 2025 Annual Conference, recognizing commitment to trustee and staff learning. Continue Reading
NCPERS 2025 study reveals public pensions' fiscal strength with a five-year high 83.1% funded ratio, 9.47% returns, and improved funding discipline. Continue Reading
NCPERS sponsors a new public pension plan mortality study with the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, analyzing data from 30+ U.S. pension systems (2022-2026) to enhance life expectancy insights and ensure pension sustainability. Continue Reading
Sen. Deb Fischer honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public safety workforce solutions via the Recruit and Retain Act. Continue Reading
Discover the 2024 NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award winners, recognized for leadership and innovation in public pension communication. Continue Reading
Public pension funds ease pandemic staffing challenges as public sector wages rise. The 2024 NCPERS-CBIZ survey reveals improved recruitment, benefits, and compensation trends. Continue Reading
NCPERS study reveals pension cuts increase income inequality and slow economic growth by 2-4%. Expanding pension access can boost equality and GDP growth. Continue Reading
NCPERS partners with CBIZ to deliver the 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey, offering detailed salary and bonus data for 80+ public pension roles. Continue Reading
