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According to the report, the county’s retirement apparatus is now 71% funded, compared to 70% in January 2020.
Although the unfunded pension gap increased from $3.5 billion to $3.6 billion in that time, the total market value of the county’s assets also grew, from $8.1 billion to $8.8 billion, according to PARC.
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If investment growth remains positive, and the county’s financial condition does not suffer from additional financial shocks like the one stemming from coronavirus, PARC estimated that the 80% funded status could be attained by 2027.
Author(s): City News Service
Publication Date: 9 February 2021
Publication Site: Desert Sun