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PERS Earnings Miss the Mark
Investment earnings from the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) have fallen short of expectations for the second year in a row. According to the system’s actuary, PERS funds gained 5.98% in 2023, approximately one percentage point lower than the assumed earnings rate of 6.9%. The investment portfolio lost approximately 1.55% of its value in 2022.
Employers must make up the difference between system earnings and PERS retirement obligations. Based on current estimates, the PERS actuary projects a system-wide average employer rate of 27% beginning July 1, 2025. Please monitor the LOC Bulletin for further developments.
Contact: Scott Winkels, Lobbyist - swinkels@orcities.org
Last Updated 2/2/24