Unfunded Liability
N/A
actuarial shortfall
FY2023 data · Public Plans Database
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund
Drawing on 23 years of Public Plans Database history (Boston College CRR), this page covers Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund's funded ratio, unfunded liability, member counts, and investment returns, cross-checked against actuarial valuations.
By PlainPension · · Pennsylvania · Police & Fire Plan · Data through FY2023
- Funded ratio
- 53.9%
- Health grade
- DLower reported funded ratio in this dataset
- Market assets
- N/A
- Members
- N/A
According to the Public Plans Database, compiled by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund 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.
Total Members
N/A
active + retired + vested
1-Year Return
13.0%
net investment return
4.4pp vs 5-yr avg
5-Year Avg Return
8.5%
annualized, net of fees
How Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund Funded Ratio Compares
Plan Funded Ratio 53.9%
National avg
A ratio of 53.9% compared against the national public-pension average of 75.5%.
Healthy Threshold
Plans above 80% are generally considered adequately funded by NASRA standards.
Historical Funded Ratio
| Year | Funded Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.7% |
| 2023 | 53.9% |
| 2022 | 56.9% |
| 2021 | 60.0% |
| 2020 | 60.3% |
| 2019 | 61.1% |
| 2018 | 63.2% |
| 2017 | 64.4% |
| 2016 | 64.6% |
| 2015 | 66.8% |
| 2014 | 65.8% |
| 2013 | 62.3% |
| 2012 | 62.4% |
| 2011 | 71.3% |
| 2010 | 75.9% |
| 2009 | 77.0% |
| 2008 | 83.5% |
| 2007 | 89.9% |
| 2006 | 87.9% |
| 2005 | 86.7% |
What the Data Says About Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund reports a funded ratio of 53.9% as of fiscal year 2023, earning a financial health grade of D in the Public Plans Database. The plan holds N/A in market assets against an unfunded liability of N/A. As a Police & Fire plan operating under Pennsylvania sponsorship, it covers an undisclosed member base.
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund's funded ratio lands close to the middle of the national distribution, 22 points below the 75.5% national average across tracked plans. A 5-year average investment return of 8.5% factors into the plan's overall trajectory.
For Pennsylvania taxpayers and plan members, the N/A 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.
Plan Details
- Plan Type
- Police & Fire
- State
- Pennsylvania
Source: Public Plans Database (PPD)
Boston College CRR / NASRA
Boston College CRR / NASRA
Plans With a Similar Funded Ratio
The closest plans nationwide to Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund's 53.9% funded ratio.
Other Pennsylvania Plans
- Pittsburgh Fire 94.9%
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System 88.3%
- Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System 78.5%
- Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System 73.0%
- Pittsburgh Municipal 68.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund fully funded?
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund has a funded ratio of 53.9% as of FY2023, earning a health grade of D. This ratio summarizes one reported funding measure. It does not substitute for a plan's actuarial valuation, financial statements, or a review of its contribution policy.
What happens if Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund runs out of money?
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund's reported funding data can identify questions for further research. It does not establish how a sponsor will set contributions, benefits, or revenue policy.
What does a funded ratio of 53.9% mean?
A funded ratio of 53.9% means that Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund currently has assets equal to 53.9% of its projected benefit obligations. The unfunded liability, the gap between assets and liabilities, stands at N/A. This level of underfunding typically requires corrective action such as increased contributions or benefit restructuring.
How does Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund compare to other public pensions?
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund is a Police & Fire plan in Pennsylvania. Nationally, the average funded ratio for public pension plans tracked by the Public Plans Database is approximately 75.5%. Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund's funded ratio of 53.9% places it below the national average, indicating elevated fiscal pressure.
How many members does Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund have?
Pittsburgh Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund covers an undisclosed number of members. 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.
Related
Data sourced from official Public Plans Database and actuarial valuations from federal and state pension systems. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainPension
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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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