State & Local Pensions: An Overview of Funding Issues and Challenges

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by Center for State & Local Government Excellence

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This report discusses funding levels for state and local pensions, and offers projections and comparisons with private sector retirement plans. Attention is given to some of the ways states are addressing pension funding issues, and lessons learned for providing secure retirement to public employees are offered.