Public pension funding remains a hot topic in the media as well as for state and local policy makers. Although state and local fiscal conditions have improved in recent years, most public pension plans have not yet returned to their pre-recession funding levels. State and local governments continue to face the challenge of balancing their service demands with their pension funding obligations. 

State and local governments recognize that retirement and health benefits are an important factor in attracting and retaining a talented workforce. Having access to reliable data about these plans can help state and local government leaders make informed decisions about any changes to these benefits.

Sponsored by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence, this free webinar (December 8, 2015, at 2 p.m. Eastern time) will guide local government pension plan administrators, human resource officials, finance officers, managers, and elected officials through Public Plans Data, a free, publicly accessible online database of financial, actuarial, and governance data for the nation’s largest public pensions plans.

Speakers include national policy leaders, developers, and a local government official who will guide participants through Public Plans Data, demonstrating how local governments can use the tool to put pension data into context. Participants will be able to see how Public Plans Data can be used for benchmarking, making informed policy decisions, and comparing benefits across plans.

For more information and to register, click here.