Public Pensions in Minnesota Study
Full name: Public Pensions in Minnesota: Re-Definable Benefits and Under-Reported Performance (May 2006)
Summary: This is a comprehensive revamping of our 1997 study on Public Pensions, with an in-depth look at the health of six of the largest funds in Minnesota, how the Legislature has handled their liabilities, and what to do to ensure their long-term viability for public employees' retirement benefits.
News Coverage
Click here to see the KARE11 News Extra on our study, 1st night, Tuesday, May 2 (overview and 3 big statewide funds)
Click here to see KARE11's 2nd night, Wednesday, May 3 (Minneapolis Teachers Fund)
Click here to see Lynn Reed's appearance before the Pension Commission (scroll down to Thursday, May 4)
Click here to see KARE11's follow-up news story on Lynn Reed's appearance before the Pension Commission (May 4)
Click here to see Lynn Reed's appearance on Almanac, TPT's public affairs program (Friday, May 5)
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Pension Report by Sections
Title
Page through the Executive Summary
Introduction
and Section 1: Understanding Public Pensions and How They Work
Section
2: Evaluating Minnesota's Performance in Managing Public Pension Liabilities
Section
3: Improving Accountability in Public Asset Management