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Strengthening Public Pensions Through Data
Strengthening Public Pensions Through Data

I'm excited to share 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. By: Matt Eckel,... Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2025


Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?
Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?

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

Date posted07/24/2025


Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues
Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues

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

Date posted07/14/2025


Public Pension Staff: Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Trends
Public Pension Staff: Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Trends

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

Date posted04/23/2025


How to Participate in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey
How to Participate in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey

Participate in the 2025 Public Pension Compensation Survey by NCPERS and CBIZ to benchmark compensation, benefits, and bonuses for public pension funds. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2025


NCPERS: Public Pensions Demonstrate Fiscal Strength as Average Funded Ratios Reach Five-Year High
NCPERS: Public Pensions Demonstrate Fiscal Strength as Average Funded Ratios Reach Five-Year High

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

Date posted02/24/2025


Preview: NCPERS 2025 Public Retirement Systems Study
Preview: NCPERS 2025 Public Retirement Systems Study

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

Date posted02/1/2025


Last Call for Participation in Public Retirement Systems Study
Last Call for Participation in Public Retirement Systems Study

Last call to join NCPERS' Public Retirement Systems Study by Nov 1. Benchmark fiscal and operational trends, earn a Certificate of Excellence, and enhance pension transparency. Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2024


Public Pension Insights 2024: A Comprehensive Survey on Compensation Trends
Public Pension Insights 2024: A Comprehensive Survey on Compensation Trends

Explore the 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey by NCPERS & CBIZ, revealing key trends in benefits, salary growth, and recruitment in public pension funds. Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2024


Public Pensions See Relief from Pandemic-Era Staffing Challenges as Public Sector Wages Rebound
Public Pensions See Relief from Pandemic-Era Staffing Challenges as Public Sector Wages Rebound

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

Date posted09/23/2024


Which Pension Reform Initiatives Have (And Haven’t) Worked?
Which Pension Reform Initiatives Have (And Haven’t) Worked?

Explore which pension reform initiatives have succeeded or failed, and learn funding solutions to protect public pension plans' long-term health and sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024


The Impact of Demographic Shifts on Public Pensions (And What They Can Do About It)
The Impact of Demographic Shifts on Public Pensions (And What They Can Do About It)

Explore how demographic shifts impact public pension funding, challenges of mature plans, and innovative strategies ensuring secure retirements amid workforce changes. Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2024