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CRR Updates State and Local Pension Plans Database for 2001-2018

On July 17, 2019, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR) released the updated Public Plans Database (PPD), which is developed and maintained through a collaborative effort of the CRR, the Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE), and the National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA).

The updated database contains annual state and local pension data for 2001-2018, with over 100 variables related to plan funding, benefits, membership, assets and governance.  The plans include 190 state and local pension plans, which accounts for 95% of state and local pension assets and members.

The online database interface includes:

  • Quick-fact pages with key data at the national, state and plan levels;
  • Interactive data browser for customized searches;
  • Downloadable full dataset to conduct an in-depth analysis; and
  • Downloadable financial reports and actuarial valuations.

In the most recent update, various features and documentation have been improved, including the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 67 data and reports.

The database is accessible here.