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States turn to new tool to sustain pension system funding

MAY 21, 2018 | by Greg Mennis, Stephen Fehr | THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

“… Called stress test reporting, this new practice can show policymakers how adverse economic scenarios could affect retirement system investments and state budgets. Because earnings on investments typically make up the largest share of pension fund revenue, lower returns or losses need to be offset by higher contributions from the state government and workers. …”  

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