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Austin Police

A full financial snapshot of Austin Police: funded ratio, unfunded liability, member counts, and investment returns, drawn from 23 years of history in the Public Plans Database (Boston College CRR) and verified against actuarial valuations.

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Funded Ratio: 80.5% (Healthy) Austin Police funded ratio compared to national public pension benchmark. FUNDED RATIO 80.5% Healthy Nat'l avg 75.49869791666667% 0% 60 70 80 100% Healthy > 80% · At-risk 70-80% · Critical < 60%
Austin Police funded ratio is 80.5 percent, classified as Healthy. National public-pension benchmark is 75.49869791666667 percent.
Funded ratio
80.5%
Health grade
CReported funded ratio below full funding
Market assets
$1.01B
Members
2,994

According to the Public Plans Database, compiled by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, Austin Police is one of 197 public pension plans tracked nationwide. The plan card reports FY2023 valuation figures; the multi-year table includes FY2024 where PPD published it; this site’s database copy was last loaded in July 2026. See our methodology for the full source and update cadence.

Unfunded Liability

$245M

actuarial shortfall

Total Members

2,994

active + retired + vested

1-Year Return

9.3%

net investment return

2.0pp vs 5-yr avg

5-Year Avg Return

7.3%

annualized, net of fees

How Austin Police Funded Ratio Compares

Plan Funded Ratio 80.5%
National avg

A ratio of 80.5% compared against the national public-pension average of 75.5%.

Healthy Threshold

Plans above 80% are generally considered adequately funded by NASRA standards.

Participant Composition

Participants: 1.6K active, 1.4K retired, 0 separated Plan participant breakdown showing active workers, retirees, and separated-vested members. PARTICIPANT MIX 3.0K total members 52% 46% Active 1.6K Retired 1.4K Separated 0 Active-to-Retiree 1.13 · Transitioning
Plan participant breakdown: 1.6K active workers, 1.4K retirees, 0 separated-vested members. Sustainability rating: Transitioning.

The active-to-retiree ratio is a leading indicator of long-term plan sustainability, plans with more retirees than active contributors face mounting cash-flow pressure as benefit payments outpace incoming contributions.

Investment Policy Mix

Asset Allocation: 55% equity, 25% fixed income, 17% alternatives Austin Police investment policy mix as reported in its CAFR and actuarial valuation. ASSET ALLOCATION $1.0B market assets · CAFR / actuarial valuation 55% 25% 17% Equity 55.0% Fixed Inc. 25.0% Alternatives 17.0% Cash 3.0% Investment Stance: Growth-Tilted · Equity + Alts 72%
Austin Police asset allocation: 55% equity, 25% fixed income, 17% alternatives, 3% cash. Investment stance: Growth-Tilted.

Public pension plans report their asset allocation in their annual CAFR and actuarial valuation. Equity-heavy mixes capture market upside but introduce volatility; fixed-income tilts protect funded status during downturns at the cost of long-run return.

Historical Funded Ratio

Year Funded Ratio
2024 74.3%
2023 80.5%
2022 83.7%
2021 82.8%
2020 80.6%
2019 83.3%
2018 86.1%
2017 86.1%
2016 84.8%
2015 84.3%
2014 81.6%
2013 76.4%
2012 83.9%
2011 90.0%
2010 87.8%
2009 73.2%
2008 98.4%
2007 99.8%
2006 90.5%
2005 91.2%

What the Data Says About Austin Police

Austin Police reports a funded ratio of 80.5% as of fiscal year 2023, earning a financial health grade of C in the Public Plans Database. The plan holds $1.01B in market assets against an unfunded liability of $245M. As a Police & Fire plan operating under Texas sponsorship, it covers 2,994 members (1,551 active contributors, 1,371 retirees drawing benefits).

Austin Police ranks among the better-funded plans in the database, 5 points above the 75.5% national average across tracked plans. A 5-year average investment return of 7.3% factors into the plan's overall trajectory.

For Texas taxpayers and plan members, the $245M unfunded gap is the actuarial shortfall this plan must close over time.

Where this data comes from + how funding gaps get resolved

These figures come from the Public Plans Database, a collaboration between the Boston College Center for Retirement Research and NASRA that compiles them from each plan's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) and actuarial valuations. The relationship between contribution adequacy and investment performance determines whether an unfunded liability narrows or expands year over year, and the gap itself is typically closed through some combination of higher contributions, investment returns, or benefit modifications. See our methodology for how public-pension funding differs from ERISA-backed private plans, and our disclaimer below before acting on this data.

Membership

1,551
Active Members
1,371
Retirees
2,994
Total Members

Plan Details

Plan Type
Police & Fire
State
Texas
Market Assets
$1.01B
Source: Public Plans Database (PPD)
Boston College CRR / NASRA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin Police fully funded?

Austin Police has a funded ratio of 80.5% as of FY2023, earning a health grade of C. This funded ratio is an actuarial snapshot, not a solvency prediction. Compare its valuation date, asset method, and actuarial assumptions before drawing conclusions about a plan.

What happens if Austin Police runs out of money?

Austin Police's reported financial data should be read with the plan's own actuarial valuation and governing documents. This page does not assess legal obligations or predict government action.

What does a funded ratio of 80.5% mean?

A funded ratio of 80.5% means that Austin Police currently has assets equal to 80.5% of its projected benefit obligations. The unfunded liability, the gap between assets and liabilities, stands at $245M. This is considered adequately funded.

How does Austin Police compare to other public pensions?

Austin Police is a Police & Fire plan in Texas serving 2,994 members. Nationally, the average funded ratio for public pension plans tracked by the Public Plans Database is approximately 75.5%. Austin Police's funded ratio of 80.5% places it above the national average, reflecting strong fiscal management.

How many members does Austin Police have?

Austin Police covers 2,994 total members, including 1,551 active employees and 1,371 retirees currently receiving benefits. The ratio of active members to retirees is a key indicator of plan sustainability, when the number of retirees grows relative to active contributors, funding pressure increases.

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Data sources used on this page
  • Public Plans Database (PPD) - funded ratios, assets, liabilities, and member counts for US state and local public pension plans, maintained by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research with MissionSquare Research Institute and NASRA. publicplansdata.org
  • NASRA - National Association of State Retirement Administrators public-pension actuarial and policy references. nasra.org

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