Washington’s Pension Gains Mask Long-Term Risk for Taxpayers - American Faith

Washington’s Pension Gains Mask Long-Term Risk for Taxpayers - American Faith

Washington state boasts one of the strongest public pension systems in the nation, but recent legislative changes and mixed funding levels across plans are raising concerns about long-term taxpayer liability. While some retirement funds are projected to be overfunded, others still carry substantial unfunded liabilities, leading to a growing debate over investment assumptions and contribution rates. During this year’s session, lawmakers passed Se…

How WA's public pension system planning could cost taxpayers down the road - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s public pension system is among the best funded in the nation, but concerns remain that long-term planning decisions could end up costing taxpayers in more ways than one. While some stakeholders have called attention to optimistic investment forecasting, others believe the state should actually reduce spending into various pension plans expected to be overfunded. During this year’s legislative session, sta…

How WA's public pension system planning could cost taxpayers down the road

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s public pension system is among the best funded in the nation, but concerns remain that long-term planning decisions could end up costing taxpayers in more ways than one.