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One of the most common questions NCPERS hears from public pension leaders is simple: How are our peers navigating today’s environment? That’s why I’m pleased to share that NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study is now available. Continue Reading
The 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey is now officially underway! The survey was distributed on Tuesday, April 7 to designated survey contacts at more than 500 public pensions across the U.S. Continue Reading
NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study offers key insights into fiscal, operational, and business practices. Continue Reading
Conducted annually by NCPERS and CBIZ, the survey captures compensation data on over 90 common positions found at public pension funds, as well as details on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and bonuses. Continue Reading
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Read on to learn how two of our flagship research initiatives — the NCPERS Public Retirement Systems Study and our Public Pension Compensation Survey — provide the critical insights that pension systems need to stay current in an evolving and uncertain landscape. Continue Reading
Discover how public pensions boost the U.S. economy by $2.9 trillion and generate $662 billion in tax revenue, proving their fiscal sustainability and taxpayer benefits. 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
Discover the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey by NCPERS and CBIZ, offering key data on staff compensation, benefits, and workforce trends in public pensions. Continue Reading
Participate in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey by NCPERS and CBIZ to benchmark compensation, benefits, and bonuses for public pension funds. 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
Discover key insights from the 2025 NCPERS Public Retirement Systems Study, highlighting improved funding ratios, asset allocation trends, and pension sustainability. Join the free webinar! Continue Reading
