Comprehensive annual financial report, 2019 June 30

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
A component unit of the State of Georgia

Finding the Hidden Gems in Georgia

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Providence Canyon, Lumpkin
2019
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Our Mission
Our mission is to be the guardian of the State of Georgia's retirement plans and promote a dignified retirement for the members, retirees, and their beneficiaries. Our vision is to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering accurate and timely retirement benefits utilizing a knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art technology to best serve the retirement needs of current and future members.
Our Values
Our Core Values are: Integrity Customer Service Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
A component unit of the State of Georgia

Finding the Hidden Gems in Georgia

Goats on the Roof - Tiger (photo: Jerry Jaynes)
James A. Potvin Executive Director
A component unit of the State of Georgia

Table of Contents

Introductory Section

Boards of Trustees

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Letter of Transmittal

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Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in

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Financial Reporting

PPCC Recognition Award for Funding

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Administrative Staff and Organization

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Organizational Chart

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Financial Section

Independent Auditors' Report

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Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)

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Basic Financial Statements:

Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position as of

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June 30, 2019

Defined Benefit Plans-Combining Statement of

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Fiduciary Net Position as of June 30, 2019

Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net

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Position for the Year Ended June 30, 2019

Defined Benefit Plans-Combining Statement of

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Changes in Fiduciary Net Position for the Year

Ended June 30, 2019

Statement of Net Position-State Employees' Assurance 27 Department Active Members Fund

Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in

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Net Position-State Employees' Assurance

Department Active Members Fund

Statement of Cash Flows-State Employees' Assurance 29 Department Active Members Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

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Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited):

Defined Benefit Plans:

Schedule of Employers' and Nonemployers'

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Contributions

Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net

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Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios

Schedules of Changes in Employers' and

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Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability

Schedule of Investment Returns

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Schedules of the Systems' Proportionate Share

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of the Net OPEB Liability

Schedules of the System's Contributions to OPEB

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Plans

Notes to Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited) 81

Additional Information:

Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities-

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Survivors Benefit Fund

Schedule of Administrative Expenses

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Contributions and Expenses

Schedule of Investment Expenses

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Investment Section

Investment Overview

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Pooled Investment Fund/Rates of Return

91

Asset Allocation at Fair Value/Investment Summary

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Schedule of Fees and Commissions

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Twenty Largest Equity Holdings

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Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings

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Actuarial Section

Actuary's Certification Letters

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Summary of Plan Provisions

109

Summary of Actuarial Assumptions

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Active Members

122

Member and Employer Contribution Rates

124

Defined Benefit Plans-Schedules of Funding Progress

126

Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls

128

Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)

130

Solvency Test Results

133

Statistical Section

Introduction

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Additions by Source-Contribution/Investment Income

137

Deductions by Type

140

Changes in Fiduciary Net Position

143

Number of Retirees

145

Average Monthly Payments to Retirees

146

Annual Benefit

147

Withdrawal Statistics

148

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees

149

Retired Members by Retirement Type

154

Retired Members by Optional Form of Benefit

156

Top Participatory Employers

160

Schedule of Revenue and Expenses-State

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Employees' Assurance Department Active

Members Fund

Schedule of Membership-State Employees'

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Assurance Department Active Members Fund

Statistical Data at June 30, 2019

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Introductory Section

Introductory Section

Finding the Hidden Gems in Georgia

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Introductory Section
Boards of Trustees
Employees' Retirement System, Legislative Retirement System, Georgia Defined Contribution Plan, and Georgia Military Pension Fund

Eli P. Niepoky Chair

Frank F. Thach, Jr. Vice-Chair

Lonice Barrett

Lynne Riley

Greg S. Griffin

Public School Employee Retirement System*

Alex Atwood

Vacant

State Employees' Assurance Department**

Michael Lowe

Richard Taylor

Mark Butler

Georgia Judicial Retirement System*

Vacant

Ellen S. Golden

Ron Mullins

Vacant

*The PSERS and GJRS boards are comprised of the members of the ERS board and additional members shown under each plan.
**SEAD -- ERS Board Members Greg S. Griffin, Lynne Riley, Eli P. Niepoky, and Alex Atwood serve in addition to the two members shown above.

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Introductory Section

Letter of Transmittal

Two Northside 75 Atlanta, GA 30318

November 27, 2019

I am pleased to present the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the retirement systems and programs administered by the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia (the System) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The management of the System is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and fairness of the presentation, including all disclosures. It is to the best of our knowledge and belief that the enclosed data is accurate in all material respects and is reported in a manner designed to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the System.
Profile of the System
The System was established in 1949 by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly to provide benefits for all State employees. Plans administered by the System include the Employees' Retirement System (ERS), the Legislative Retirement System (LRS) established in 1979, the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) established in 1969, the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP) established in 1992, the Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS) established in 1998, and the Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF) established in 2002. In addition, the System is responsible for administering a Group Term Life Insurance Plan (SEAD), the 457 Plan established in 1974, and the 401(k) Plan established in 1994. A summary of each plan can be found on pages 30 through 40 of this report. The investments of all plans are pooled together into one fund except for the three defined contribution (DC) plans, which are maintained individually.
The ERS, LRS, GDCP, GMPF, 401(k), and 457 plans are governed by a 7-member Board of Trustees (Board) made up of 3 ex-officio members, 1 governor-appointed member, and 3 Board-appointed members. PSERS has the same Board as ERS with 2 additional governor- appointed members. GJRS has the same Board as ERS with 3 additional governor-appointed members.
As of June 30, 2019, the System's defined benefit (DB) plans served a total of 107,285 active members and 71,944 retirees/beneficiaries from 702 employers around

the state. There were 69,662 participants in the 401(k) plan with a total investment balance of $1.1 billion. The 457 plan had 12,567 participants with a total investment balance of $639.0 million. There are 470 participating employers from around the state in the 457 and 401(k) plans.
Legislation
In the 2019 session, three Acts were passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor, which impact the System:
Act 244 requires trustees of public retirement systems to complete fiduciary training and educational courses in specified retirement areas beginning July 1, 2019.
Effective January 1, 2021, Act 256 will allow ERS members to use money from their Peach State Reserves 401(k) and 457 plan to purchase a Supplemental Guaranteed Lifetime Income amount to increase their monthly lifetime retirement income from the ERS pension plan.
Act 319 is the FY 2020 Appropriations Act and provides funding for an increase in the PSERS multiplier from $15.25 per year of service to $15.50 per year of service beginning July 1, 2019.
Summary of Financial Information
The management of the System is charged with the responsibility of maintaining a sound system of internal accounting controls. The objectives of such a system are to provide management with reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, that transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorizations, and that they are recorded properly to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that first, the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived, and second, the evaluation of the cost and benefits requires estimates and judgments by management.

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Letter of Transmittal

Even though there are inherent limitations in any system of internal control, the management of the System makes every effort to ensure that through systematic reporting and internal reviews, error or fraud would be quickly detected and corrected.
Please refer to the Management's Discussion and Analysis starting on page 15 of this report for an overview of the financial status of the System, including a summary of the System's Fiduciary Net Position, Changes in Fiduciary Net Position, and Asset Allocations.

For fiscal year 2019, the pooled investment fund generated a return of 6.9%. The fund continues to invest in a mix of high-quality bonds and stocks which allows the System to participate in rising markets while controlling the downside risks. This has proven to be a successful strategy for other markets and for the System. For further information on investments of the pooled fund, please refer to the Investment Section on pages 89 through 95 of this report.

The objective of the System's pension trust funds is to meet long-term benefit promises through contributions that remain approximately level as a percent of member payroll over time while maintaining an actuarially sound system. Historical information relating to the progress in meeting this objective is presented on pages 126 and 127. The latest actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2018 showed the funded ratio of all of the defined benefit plans increasing. The following table shows the change in funding percentage for each of the pension systems:

ERS PSERS LRS GJRS GMPF

FY2017 74.7% 83.6%
128.2% 107.9%
50.6%

FY2018 75.3% 83.7%
130.7% 108.7%
53.6%

Further information regarding the funding condition of the pension plans can be found in the Actuarial Section of this report, beginning on page 96.

Excellence in Financial Reporting
For the ninth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual financial report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current comprehensive annual financial report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program's requirements, and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
Initiatives
Member Self Service In December of 2018, we launched our new Retirement Online Application (ROLA) process. The new process allows members to fully complete their application process on our secure member web portal (with the exception of a few signature-required items), and the member elections are automatically loaded to our PARIS pension application. This reduces processing time and effort, as well as the potential for keypunching errors by staff. For the months, of March, April, and May, slightly over 1/3 of our Employees' Retirement System retirement applications were completed online. We plan to open the process to the Public School Employees Retirement System next year.
Communications and Outreach New outreach initiatives included targeting key agencies for educational presentations and organizing the first Presentation Tour, which was conducted in remote areas of state. The presentations were broken out to better reach the target audiences, and a Financial Literacy section was incorporated into each. In addition, a first full-day Webinara-thon was held during National Retirement Security Week, offering webinars on pension plans and other topics.

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Introductory Section

Letter of Transmittal

Outreach to members, retirees, and employers was also conducted through the release of newsletters to each group. Aligned with best practices, the outdated long-form newsletter was reformatted with CEM recommendations where applicable to our organization. The new title of "Retirement Minute" empathizes the quick nature of the educational and informational e-communications. Email communications were sent to members, employers, and retirees, including a notice regarding the yearly benefit statements.
To enhance branding consistently throughout our organization, the new Brand Graphic Standards Manual was completed. The new standards were incorporated into the 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which was updated with a new theme concept of "Building a Bridge to a More Comfortable Retirement," and featured images of bridges located all over the state. Additionally, the interactive legislative maps were once again produced in an effort to visually highlight ERSGA's impact throughout the state.

related statement of changes in fiduciary net position is included in the Financial Section of this report.
Acknowledgements This report reflects the combined effort of our staff under the Board's leadership. Copies of this report, along with other valuable plan information, can be downloaded from the System's website.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Boards of Trustees for their leadership and support. Many thanks are also extended to the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the House and Senate Retirement Committees and their staff, members of the House and Senate, and the department officials whose support and assistance have helped ERS accomplish its mission over the years.
Respectfully submitted,

Other Initiatives In April of this year, we began a collaboration with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia to present a nine-month development course to our entire management team. The course will cover such areas as Essentials of Leadership, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, and Conflict Management. Those who complete the course will be recognized with certificates at a graduation-style ceremony in January.
The new website launched at the end of FY18 and has been an area of ongoing focus in FY19. A secure portal for the Board of Trustees was created, and a common term glossary was developed to help make the information on our website more accessible for our members and retirees.
Pursuant to the funding policies as amended last year, the assumed investment rate of return and discount rate for all of the defined benefit plans were changed. Effective with the June 30, 2018 valuations, the rates were reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) to 7.3%. Since the actual investment return in FY 2019 (6.9%) was less than the assumed rate of return, the assumed rate is not expected to be changed for the FY 2019 actuarial valuations.

James A. Potvin, Executive Director Employees' Retirement System of Georgia

Other Information
Independent Audit The Board of Trustees requires an annual audit of the financial statements of the System by independent, certified public accountants. The accounting firm of KPMG LLP was selected by the Board. The independent auditors' report on the statement of fiduciary net position and the

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Public Pension Coordinating Council Recognition Award for Funding 2019
Presented to
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia
In recognition of meeting professional standards for plan funding as set forth in the Public Pension Standards.
Presented by the Public Pension Coordinating Council, a confederation of National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA)
National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) National Council on Teacher Retirement (NCTR)
Alan H. Winkle Program Administrator
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Introductory Section Administrative Staff and Organization

James A. Potvin Executive Director

Angie Surface Deputy Director

Charles W. Cary, Jr. CIO - Investment Services

Laura L. Lanier Controller

Chris Hackett
Director Information Technology

Nicole Paisant
Director Human Resources

Susan Anderson
Chief Operating Officer

Carolyn Kaplan
Director Financial Mgmt Quality Assurance

Kelly Moody
Director Legislative Affairs

Danielle Jordan
Director Communications

Consulting Services
Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting, LLC - Actuary KPMG LLP - Auditor Alight Solutions - Defined Contribution
Consultant and Administrator
Investment Advisors*
Albritton Capital Management Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss Cooke & Bieler Fisher Investments Mondrian Investment Partners Limited Sands Capital Management WCM Investment Management

Medical Advisors
Harold E. Sours, M.D., Atlanta, GA G. Lee Cross, M.D., Atlanta, GA William H. Biggers, M.D., Atlanta, GA Pedro F. Garcia, M.D., Atlanta, GA H. Rudolph Warren, M.D., Dunwoody, GA Quinton Pirkle, M.D., Atlanta, GA Marvin Bittinger, M.D., Gainesville, GA Joseph S. Wilkes, M.D., Sandy Springs, GA Howard A. McMahan, M.D., Marietta, GA

*See page 93 in the Investment Section for a summary of fees paid to investment Advisors
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Organizational Chart

Introductory Section

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Financial Section
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Financial Section

KPMG LLP Suite 2000 303 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30308-3210

Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Trustees Employees' Retirement System of Georgia:

Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the fiduciary activities and the proprietary activity of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia (the System), a component unit of the State of Georgia, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the System's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk

assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Opinions In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the fiduciary activities and proprietary activity of the System as of June 30, 2019, and the respective changes in financial position and where applicable, cash flows thereof, for the year then ended in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Other Matters Required Supplementary Information U.S. generally accepted accounting principles require that the management's discussion and analysis, schedules of employers' and nonemployers' contributions defined benefit plans, schedules of employers' and nonemployers' net pension/OPEB liability and related ratios defined benefit plans, schedules of changes in employers' and

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nonemployers' net pension/OPEB liability defined benefit plans, schedule of investment returns, schedules of the System's proportionate share of the Net OPEB Liability, and schedules of the System's contributions to OPEB plans on pages 15-22 and 68-85, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Supplementary and Other Information Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively comprise the System's basic financial statements. The Survivors Benefit Fund statement of changes in assets and liabilities, the schedules of administrative expensescontributions and expense and investment expenses, and introductory, investment, actuarial and statistical sections are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements.
The Survivors Benefit Fund statement of changes in assets and liabilities and schedules of administrative expenses - contributions and expenses and investment expenses are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit

of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the Survivors Benefit Fund statement of changes in assets and liabilities and the schedules of administrative expenses - contributions and expenses and investment expenses are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The Introductory, Investment, Actuarial, and Statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide an assurance on them.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated September 30, 2019 on our consideration of the System's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the System's internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the System's internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2019 except for the Introductory, Investment, Actuarial, and Statistical sections and the Schedule of Investment Expenses, which are as of November 27, 2019.

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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
June 30, 2019
This section provides a discussion and analysis of the financial performance of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia (the System) for the year ended June 30, 2019. The discussion and analysis of the System's financial performance is within the context of the accompanying basic financial statements, notes to the financial statements, required supplementary schedules, and additional information following this section.
The System is responsible for administering a cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan for various employer agencies of Georgia, along with six other defined benefit pension plans, a defined benefit OPEB plan, three defined contribution plans, and an agency fund, all of which comprise the fiduciary funds. The System is also responsible for administering an enterprise fund, which comprises the proprietary fund.
The defined benefit pension plans include:
Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Legislative Retirement System (LRS) Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS) Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF) Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund (SCJRF) District Attorneys Retirement Fund (DARF)
The defined benefit OPEB plan consists of the State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund (SEAD-OPEB).
The defined contribution retirement plans include: Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP) State of Georgia Employees' Qualified Trust Deferred Compensation Plan (401(k) Plan) State of Georgia Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
The agency fund consists of the Survivors Benefit Fund (SBF).
The enterprise fund consists of the State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund (SEAD-Active).
Overview of Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The System administers two categories of funds: fiduciary funds and a proprietary fund. Information related to the financial statements of the funds is presented in the notes to the financial statements.
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside of the System. The primary focus of the System's fiduciary funds is the accumulation of resources for and the payment of pension and OPEB benefits. The System maintains four types of fiduciary funds: (1) defined benefit pension trust funds which are used to report resources held in trust for pensions for retirees and beneficiaries covered by ERS, PSERS, LRS, GJRS, GMPF, SCJRF, and DARF (2) a defined benefit OPEB trust fund, which is used to report resources held in trust for other postemployment benefits of retirees and beneficiaries covered by SEAD-OPEB (3) defined contribution pension trust funds, which are used to accumulate contributions and earnings in the accounts of participants covered by GDCP, the 401(k) Plan, and the 457 Plan, and (4) an agency fund, which is used to report resources held by the SBF in a custodial capacity for other plans.
Proprietary funds, which include enterprise and internal services funds, are used to account for the System's activities that are similar to private-sector businesses. The System maintains one proprietary fund, which is an enterprise fund, SEAD-Active. The primary focus of the System's enterprise fund is the accumulation of resources for,
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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
and payment of, group term life insurance benefits for active members of ERS, LRS, and GJRS covered by SEADActive.
The basic financial statements comprise statements for both fiduciary and proprietary funds. The fiduciary fund financial statements include (1) Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position (2) Defined Benefit Plans Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position (3) Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position, and (4) Defined Benefit Plans Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position. The proprietary fund financial statements include (1) Statement of Net Position (2) Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position and (3) Statement of Cash Flows.
In addition, the System presents six types of required supplementary schedules, which provide historical trend information about the plan. Four of the schedules are presented from the perspective of the System reporting as the plan and include (1) Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions (2) Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios (3) Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and (4) Schedule of Investment Returns. Two of the schedules are presented from the perspective of the System reporting as the employer for its employees who participate in the State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund (SEAD-OPEB) and the Georgia State Employees Postemployment Benefit Fund (State OPEB Fund) and include the (5) Schedules of the System's Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability and (6) Schedules of the System's Contributions to OPEB Plans. The System also includes in this report additional information to supplement the financial statements.
The System prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). These statements provide information about the System's overall financial status.
Financial Highlights
The highlights of the fiduciary funds of the System are as follows:
The net position of the fiduciary funds increased by $361.2 million, or 2.0%, from $17.9 billion at June 30, 2018 to $18.3 billion at June 30, 2019. The increase in net position from 2018 to 2019 was primarily due to positive fixed income and equity market returns.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, the total additions to net position were $2.1 billion compared to $2.4 billion for the year ended June 30, 2018. For the year ended June 30, 2019, the additions consisted of employer, nonemployer contributing entities (nonemployer), and member contributions totaling $934.0 million, insurance premiums of $3.3 million, net investment income of $1.2 billion, and participant fees of $0.6 million.
Net investment income of $1.2 billion in 2019 (comprising interest and dividend income, the change in fair value of investments, and other, reduced by investment expenses) represents a decrease of $353.4 million, or 23.4%, compared to the net investment income of $1.5 billion for the year ended June 30, 2018. The change in net investment income was primarily due to more moderate equity gains in 2019 compared to 2018.
The total deductions from net position were $1.7 billion for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. For the year ended June 30, 2019, the deductions primarily consisted of benefit payments.
The highlights of the proprietary fund of the System are as follows: The net position of the proprietary fund increased by $16.7 million to $305.9 million at June 30, 2019 compared to $289.2 million at June 30, 2018. The increase in net position from 2018 to 2019 was primarily due to positive fixed income and equity market returns. For the year ended June 30, 2019, total operating loss was $3.0 million compared to $2.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2018. The increase relates primarily to an increase in the number of active members who received death benefits during the year.
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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
Net investment income allocated from the pooled investment fund of $19.6 million in 2019 represents a decrease of $4.8 million, or 19.6%, compared to net investment income allocated from the pooled investment fund of $24.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2018. The change in investment income allocated from the pooled investment fund was primarily due to more moderate equity gains in 2019 compared to 2018.
Description of the Financial Statements
Fiduciary Funds
The Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position is the statement of financial position presenting information that includes the fiduciary funds' assets and liabilities, with the balance representing the Net Position Restricted for Pensions and OPEB. The investments of the funds in this statement are presented at fair value. This statement is presented on page 23.
The Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position reports how the fiduciary funds' net position changed during the fiscal year. The additions include contributions to the retirement plans from employers, nonemployers, and members; group term life insurance premiums; participant fees; and net investment income, which includes interest and dividends and the net increase in the fair value of investments, net of investment expenses. The deductions include benefit payments, life insurance death benefit payments, refunds of member contributions and interest, and administrative expenses. This statement is presented on page 25.
The Defined Benefit Plans' Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position and the Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position present the financial position and changes in financial position for each of the defined benefit plans administered by the System. These statements are on pages 24 and 26, respectively.
Proprietary Funds
The Statement of Net Position is the statement of financial position presenting information that includes the assets and liabilities, with the balance representing the net position. This statement is presented on page 27.
The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position distinguishes operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Principal operating revenues result from insurance premiums from members, while operating expenses result from death benefit payments and administrative expenses. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. This statement is presented on page 28.
The Statement of Cash Flows provides information about cash receipts and cash payments during the year. When used in conjunction with related disclosures and information in the other financial statements, the statement provides relevant information about the plan's ability to generate future net cash flows, the plan's ability to meet its obligations as they come due, and presents the reasons for differences between operating income and associated cash receipts and payments. This statement is presented on page 29.
Notes to Financial Statements are presented to provide the information necessary for a full understanding of the financial statements. The notes to the financial statements begin on page 30.
Required Supplementary Information begins on page 68. The required schedules are discussed as follows: The Schedule of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions presents historical trend information for the last 10 consecutive fiscal years about the required contributions and the percent of required contributions actually contributed.
The Schedule of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios presents the components of the net pension/OPEB liability as of the fiscal year end and the fiduciary net position as a
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
Required Supplementary Information (continued) percentage of the total pension/OPEB liability as of that date. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation.
The Schedule of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability presents total net pension/OPEB liability and is measured as total pension/OPEB liability less the amount of the fiduciary net position. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation.
The Schedule of Investment Returns presents historical trend information about the annual money-weighted rate of return on plan investments, net of plan investment expense. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation.
The Schedule of the System's Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability presents historical trend information about the System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability (asset) for its employees who participate in the SEAD-OPEB plan and the State OPEB Fund. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation.
The Schedule of the System's Contributions to OPEB Plans presents historical trend information about the System's contributions for its employees who participate in the SEAD-OPEB plan and the State OPEB Fund. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation.
Three of the required schedules above, the Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions, the Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios, and the Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability are applicable to five of the defined benefit pension plans (ERS, PSERS, LRS, GJRS, and GMPF) and the defined benefit OPEB plan (SEAD-OPEB). Notes to Required Supplementary Information are presented to provide the information necessary for a full understanding of the supplementary schedules. The notes to required supplementary information begin on page 81. Additional information is presented, beginning on page 86, and includes the Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities for the Survivors Benefit Fund, which presents additions to and deductions from the fund and the Schedule of Administrative Expenses Contributions and Expenses which presents the expenses incurred in the administration of the plans and funds, and the contributions from each plan and fund to provide for these expenses.
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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited) Financial Analysis of the System
A summary of the System's net position of the fiduciary funds at June 30, 2019 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Assets: Cash, cash equivalents, and receivables Investments Capital assets, net Net OPEB asset Total assets
Deferred outflows of resources
Liabilities: Due to brokers, accounts payable, and insurance premiums payable Due to other funds/plans and participating systems Net OPEB liability Total liabilities
Deferred inflows of resources Net position

Net position

2019

2018

$ 533,422 18,226,094 6,552 541 18,766,609 1,156

366,532 18,000,993
6,738 501
18,374,764 938

36,003

30,882

464,539

437,628

4,749

7,571

505,291

476,081

2,389

701

$ 18,260,085 17,898,920

Amount change

Percentage change

166,890 225,101
(186) 40
391,845 218

45.5% 1.3 (2.8) 8.0 2.1
23.2

5,121 26,911 (2,822) 29,210
1,688 361,165

16.6 6.1
(37.3) 6.1
240.8 2.0

A summary of the System's net position of the proprietary fund at June 30, 2019 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Assets: Cash, cash equivalents, and receivables Investments Total assets
Liabilities: Accounts payable and other Net position

Net position 2019 2018

Amount change

Percentage change

$

124

305,795

305,919

162 289,087 289,249

(38) 16,708 16,670

(23.5)% 5.8 5.8

42

42

--

--

$ 305,877 289,207

16,670

5.8

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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
The following table presents the investment allocation at June 30, 2019, and 2018:

Asset allocation at June 30 (in percentages): Equities: Domestic International Private equity Domestic obligations: U.S. treasuries Corporate and other bonds International obligations: Corporates Commingled funds
Asset allocation at June 30 (in thousands): Equities: Domestic International Private equity Domestic obligations: U.S. treasuries Corporate and other bonds International obligations: Corporates Mutual funds Commingled funds

2019
45.8 % 15.3
1.8
20.8 6.1
0.5 9.7

2018
46.3 % 15.6
1.2
18.8 8.2
1.1 8.8

$ 8,350,863 $ 8,332,421

2,786,569

2,807,854

335,306

221,904

3,784,262 1,104,643

3,374,310 1,475,432

95,134 8,114
1,761,203

190,353 7,228
1,591,491

$ 18,226,094 $ 18,000,993

The total investment portfolio increased by $225.1 million, or 1.3%, from 2018, which is due to positive fixed income and equity market returns.
Investment performance is calculated using a time-weighted rate of return using the Daily Valuation Method. The time-weighted rate of return for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, was 6.9% with a 6.5% return for equities, a 19.6% return for private equity, and a 7.1% return for fixed income. The five-year annualized rate of return at June 30, 2019, was 6.7% with an 8.4% return for equities, a 13.5% return for private equity, and a 2.6% return for fixed income.

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Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
A money-weighted return is weighted by the amount of dollars in the fund at the beginning and end of the performance period. A money-weighted return is highly influenced by the timing of cash flows into and out of the fund and is a better measure of an entity or person who controls the cash flows into or out of the fund. The nondiscretionary cash flows for the plan, primarily contributions and benefit payments, have a considerable impact on the money-weighted returns of the portfolio. The money-weighted rate of return for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, was (1.8)%, compared to 0.6% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.
A summary of the changes in the System's net position of the fiduciary funds for the year ended June 30, 2019 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Additions: Employer contributions Nonemployer contributions Member contributions Participant fees Insurance premiums Net investment income Other Total additions
Deductions: Benefit payments Refunds Death benefits Administrative expenses Total deductions Net increase in net position

Changes in net position

2019

2018

Amount change

Percentage change

$ 692,481 42,620
198,928 597
3,328 1,156,418
13 2,094,385

690,516 43,982
190,091 1,744 3,599
1,509,803 15
2,439,750

1,965 (1,362)
8,837 (1,147)
(271) (353,385)
(2) (345,365)

0.3 % (3.1) 4.6 (65.8) (7.5) (23.4) (13.3) (14.2)

1,660,330 19,854 37,416 15,620
1,733,220 $ 361,165

1,608,691 18,538 36,249 16,308
1,679,786 759,964

51,639 1,316 1,167 (688)
53,434 (398,799)

3.2 7.1 3.2 (4.2) 3.2 (52.5)

Additions The System accumulates resources needed to fund benefit payments through contributions and returns on invested funds. In fiscal year 2019, total contributions increased $9.4 million, or 1.0%, primarily due to modest overall salary increases. Net investment income decreased by $353.4 million, or 23.4%, due primarily to equity returns moderating somewhat in fiscal year 2019 compared to 2018.
Deductions For fiscal year 2019, total deductions increased $53.4 million, or 3.2%, primarily because of an increase of $51.6 million, or 3.2%, in benefit payments. Pension benefit payments increased due to an increase in the number of retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits in 2019 in addition to cost of living adjustments of 2% for PSERS members and two one-time benefit payments of 2% for ERS, JRS, and LRS members. Refunds increased by $1.3 million, or 7.1%, which was primarily due to an increase in the number of refunds processed during 2019.

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Financial Section

Management's Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
A summary of the changes in the System's net position of the proprietary fund for the year ended June 30, 2019 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Operating revenue: Insurance premiums Total operating revenue

Changes in net position

2019

2018

Amount change

Percentage change

$

531

540

531

540

(9)

(1.7) %

(9)

(1.7)

Operating expenses: Death benefits Administrative expenses Total operating expenses Total operating loss

3,424 80
3,504 (2,973)

2,972 76
3,048 (2,508)

452 4
456 (465)

15.2 5.3
15.0 (18.5)

Nonoperating revenue:
Allocation of investment income from pooled investment fund, net
Change in net position

19,643

$

16,670

24,429 21,921

(4,786) (5,251)

(19.6) (24.0)

Operating and nonoperating revenue The proprietary fund accumulates resources needed to fund death benefit payments through premiums earned and returns on invested funds. In fiscal year 2019, total premiums earned decreased $9.0 thousand, or 1.7%, primarily due to a decrease in the number of participating members allowed in the plan. Effective January 1, 2009, the plan was closed to new members. Allocation of investment income from the pooled investment fund, net of related expenses, decreased by $4.8 million, or 19.6%, primarily due to equity returns moderating somewhat in fiscal year 2019 compared to 2018.
Operating expenses For fiscal year 2019, death benefits increased by $0.5 million, or 15.2%, which was primarily due to an increase in the number of death claims processed during 2019. Administrative expenses increased by $4.0 thousand over the prior year, or 5.3%, primarily due to increased contractual services costs.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the System's finances for all those with interest in the System's finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional information should be addressed to Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Two Northside 75, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30318.

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Financial Section

Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position
June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables: Contributions Interest and dividends Due from brokers for securities sold Other Unremitted insurance premiums
Total receivables
Investments - at fair value: Domestic obligations: U.S. treasuries Corporate and other bonds International obligations: Corporates Equities: Domestic International Private equity Mutual funds Commingled funds Equity in pooled investment fund
Total investments
Capital assets, net
Net OPEB asset
Total assets
Deferred outflows of resources
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other Due to brokers for securities purchased Insurance premiums payable Due to other funds/plans Due to participating systems Net OPEB liability
Total liabilities
Deferred inflows of resources
Net position restricted for pensions and OPEB
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Defined benefit plans

$

28,021

Defined contribution plans

Pooled Investment
Fund
381,322

Georgia Defined Contribution
Plan
16,425

401(k) Plan
11,633

457 Plan
1,549

Agency fund

Survivors Benefit Fund
86

Eliminations --

38,124

--

1,051

3,946

492

--

46,236

454

20

13

--

1,374

--

--

--

2,318

--

--

246

112

478

--

--

--

--

40,920

47,610

1,505

4,212

617

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

(478)

--

(478)

Total 439,036
43,613 46,723
1,374 2,676
-- 94,386

-- --
--
-- -- -- -- -- 16,282,939 16,282,939 6,552 541 16,358,973 1,156

19,189 --
550 -- --
4,749
24,488
2,389

$

16,333,252

3,696,962 1,083,735
95,134
8,334,829 2,784,803
335,306 -- -- --
16,330,769 -- --
16,759,701 --
2,160 10,149
-- -- 16,747,392 -- 16,759,701 --
--

87,300 20,908
--
-- -- -- -- -- -- 108,208 -- -- 126,138 --
488 -- -- -- -- --
488 --
125,650

-- --
--
9,133 740 --
3,821 1,134,398
-- 1,148,092
-- -- 1,163,937 --
2,728 -- -- -- -- --
2,728 --
1,161,209

-- --
--
6,901 1,026
-- 4,293 626,805
-- 639,025
-- -- 641,191 --
1,217 -- -- -- -- --
1,217 --
639,974

-- --
--
-- -- -- -- -- 158,658 158,658 -- -- 158,744 --
-- -- -- 158,744 -- -- 158,744 --
--

-- --
--
-- -- -- -- -- (16,441,597) (16,441,597) -- -- (16,442,075) --
-- -- (478) -- (16,441,597) -- (16,442,075) --
--

3,784,262 1,104,643
95,134
8,350,863 2,786,569
335,306 8,114
1,761,203 --
18,226,094 6,552 541
18,766,609 1,156
25,782 10,149
72 158,744 305,795
4,749 505,291
2,389
18,260,085

23

Financial Section

Defined Benefit Plans - Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position

June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables: Contributions Interest and dividends Due from brokers for securities sold Other Unremitted insurance premiums
Total receivables
Investments - at fair value: Domestic obligations: U.S. treasuries Corporate and other bonds International obligations: Corporates Equities: Domestic International Private equity Mutual funds Commingled funds Equity in pooled investment fund
Total investments
Capital assets, net
Net OPEB asset
Total assets
Deferred outflows of resources
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other Due to brokers for securities purchased Insurance premiums payable Due to other funds/plans Due to participating systems Net OPEB liability
Total liabilities
Deferred inflows of resources
Net position restricted for pensions and OPEB
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Employees' Retirement
System

$

27,147

Public School Employees Retirement System
211

Defined benefit pension plans

Legislative Retirement
System
51

Georgia Judicial Retirement System
512

Georgia Military Pension
Fund
84

Superior Court Judges
Retirement Fund
11

District Attorneys Retirement
Fund
2

Defined benefit OPEB plan
State Employees' Assurance Department
OPEB
3

37,328

2

28

766

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

2,059

259

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

478

39,387

261

28

766

--

--

--

478

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

13,567,302

942,101

34,559

478,823

26,404

--

--

1,233,750

13,567,302

942,101

34,559

478,823

26,404

--

--

1,233,750

6,552

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

541

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

13,640,929

942,573

34,638

480,101

26,488

11

2

1,234,231

1,156

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

16,936

986

97

719

71

5

--

375

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

539

--

1

10

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

4,749

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

22,224

986

98

729

71

5

--

375

2,389

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

$

13,617,472

941,587

34,540

479,372

26,417

6

2

1,233,856

Defined benefit plans
total
28,021
38,124 -- --
2,318 478
40,920
-- --
--
-- -- -- -- -- 16,282,939
16,282,939
6,552 541
16,358,973
1,156
19,189 --
550 -- --
4,749
24,488 2,389
16,333,252

24

Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Financial Section
Defined contribution plans

Additions: Contributions: Employer Nonemployer Member Participant fees Insurance premiums Administrative expense allotment
Investment income: Net increase in fair value of investments Interest and dividends Other Less investment expenses Allocation of investment income
Net investment income
Total additions
Deductions: Benefit payments Refunds of member contributions and interest Death benefits Administrative expenses
Total deductions
Net increase in net position
Net position restricted for pension and OPEB:
Beginning of year
End of year
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Defined benefit plans

Pooled Investment
Fund

Georgia Defined Contribution
Plan

401(k) Plan

457 Plan

Total

$

645,311

--

42,620

--

44,316

--

--

--

3,328

--

13

--

-- -- -- (9,243) 1,057,131
1,047,888
1,783,476

726,417 368,772
-- (8,142) (1,087,047)
--
--

1,538,595

--

8,923

--

37,416

--

10,583

--

1,595,517

--

187,959

--

16,145,293

--

$ 16,333,252

--

-- -- 14,578 -- -- --

47,170 --
119,770 544 -- --

-- -- 20,264 53 -- --

692,481 42,620
198,928 597
3,328 13

5,627 2,759
-- (62) --
8,324
22,902

62,954 252 (67)
(2,033) --
61,106
228,590

38,546 116
1,216 (778) --
39,100
59,417

833,543 371,899
1,149 (20,258) (29,916)
1,156,418
2,094,385

10 10,931
-- 882
11,823
11,079

79,644 -- --
3,431
83,075
145,515

42,081 -- --
724
42,805
16,612

1,660,330 19,854 37,416 15,620
1,733,220
361,165

114,571 125,650

1,015,694 1,161,209

623,362 639,974

17,898,920 18,260,085

25

Financial Section

Defined Benefit Plans - Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position

Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Additions: Contributions: Employer Nonemployer Member Participant fees Insurance premiums Administrative expense allotment
Investment income: Net increase in fair value of investments Interest and dividends Other Less investment expenses Allocation of investment income
Net investment income
Total additions

Employees' Retirement
System

Public School Employees Retirement System

Defined benefit pension plans

Legislative Retirement
System

Georgia Judicial Retirement System

Georgia Military Pension
Fund

Superior Court Judges
Retirement Fund

District Attorneys Retirement
Fund

Defined benefit OPEB plan
State Employee's Assurance Department
OPEB

Defined benefit plans
total

$

638,989

--

--

3,117

2,537

626

10,220

30,263

--

2,137

--

--

36,252

2,256

339

5,469

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

10

--

--

--

--

2

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

(8,058)

(391)

(15)

(189)

(6)

--

881,462

60,944

2,243

31,016

1,689

--

873,404

60,553

2,228

30,827

1,683

--

1,558,875

93,072

2,567

41,550

4,220

628

37

5

645,311

--

--

42,620

--

--

44,316

--

--

--

--

3,328

3,328

1

--

13

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

(584)

(9,243)

--

79,777

1,057,131

--

79,193

1,047,888

38

82,526

1,783,476

Deductions: Benefit payments Refunds of member contributions and interest Death benefits Administrative expenses
Total deductions
Net increase in net position
Net position restricted for pensions and OPEB:
Beginning of year

1,443,756

63,637

1,856

27,462

1,221

626

7,691

609

70

553

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

7,142

1,377

290

820

235

2

1,458,589

65,623

2,216

28,835

1,456

628

100,286

27,449

351

12,715

2,764

--

13,517,186

914,138

34,189

466,657

23,653

6

End of year

$ 13,617,472

941,587

34,540

479,372

26,417

6

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

37

--

1,538,595

--

--

8,923

--

37,416

37,416

1

716

10,583

38

38,132

1,595,517

--

44,394

187,959

2

1,189,462

16,145,293

2

1,233,856

16,333,252

26

Financial Section
Statement of Net Position State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund
June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

Receivables: Unremitted insurance premiums

Investments - at fair value: Equity share of pooled investment fund

Total assets

Liabilities:

Accounts payable and other

Total liabilities

Total net position

$

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

52
72
305,795 305,919
42 42 305,877

27

Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund
Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Financial Section

Operating revenue: Insurance premiums Total operating revenue
Operating expenses: Death benefits Administrative expenses Total operating expenses Total operating loss
Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Allocation of investment income from pooled investment fund Investment expenses Total nonoperating revenues Change in net position
Total net position: Beginning of year End of year
See accompanying notes to financial statements.

$

531

531

3,424 80
3,504 (2,973)

19,708 (65)
19,643 16,670

289,207

$

305,877

28

Financial Section
Statement of Cash Flows State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund
Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Insurance premiums received

$

Death benefits paid

Administrative fees paid

Net cash used in operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities: Withdrawals from pooled investment fund Investment expenses paid Net cash provided by investing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Operating loss

$

Changes in assets and liabilities

Net cash used in operating activities

$

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

531 (3,424)
(80) (2,973)
3,000 (65)
2,935 (38)
90 52
(2,973) --
(2,973)

29

Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

(1) General

The accompanying basic financial statements of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, including all plans and funds administered by the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia (collectively, the System), comprises the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia (ERS), Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), Legislative Retirement System (LRS), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS), Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF), Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund (SCJRF), District Attorneys Retirement Fund (DARF), State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund (SEAD-OPEB), Georgia Defined Contribution Plan (GDCP), State of Georgia Employees' Qualified Trust Deferred Compensation Plan (401 (k) Plan), State of Georgia Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan), Survivors Benefit Fund (SBF), and State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund (SEAD-Active). All significant transactions among the various systems, departments, and funds have been eliminated. The Boards of Trustees, comprising active and retired members, ex officio state employees, and appointees by the Governor, are ultimately responsible for the administration of the System.
(2) Authorizing Legislation and Plan Descriptions

Each plan and fund, including benefit and contribution provisions, was established and can be amended by state law. The following summarizes authorizing legislation and the plan description of each retirement fund:
(a) ERS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly during the 1949 Legislative Session for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for employees of the State of Georgia and its political subdivisions. ERS is directed by a Board of Trustees (ERS Board) and has the powers and privileges of a corporation. There were 420 employers and 1 nonemployer contributing entity participating in the plan during 2019. Total participation in ERS at June 30, 2019 was 172,056 as detailed in the following chart:

ERS Membership as of June 30, 2019

Inactive members and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
Inactive members entitled to benefits but not yet receiving benefits

59,207 52,275 60,574

Active plan members

Benefits
The ERS Plan supports three benefit tiers: Old Plan, New Plan, and Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS). Employees under the Old Plan started membership prior to July 1, 1982 and are subject to plan provisions in effect prior to July 1, 1982. Members hired on or after July 1, 1982 but prior to January 1, 2009 are New Plan members subject to modified plan provisions. Effective January 1, 2009, new state employees and rehired state employees who did not retain membership rights under the Old or New Plans are members of GSEPS. ERS members hired prior to January 1, 2009 also have the option to irrevocably change their membership to GSEPS.

Under the Old Plan, the New Plan, and GSEPS, a member may retire and receive normal retirement benefits after completion of 10 years of creditable service and attainment of age 60 or 30 years of creditable service, regardless of age. Additionally, there are some provisions allowing for early retirement after 25 years of creditable service for members under age 60.

Retirement benefits paid to members are based upon the monthly average of the member's highest 24 consecutive calendar months, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service, multiplied by the
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

applicable benefit factor. Annually, postretirement cost-of-living adjustments may also be made to members' benefits, provided the members were hired prior to July 1, 2009. The normal retirement pension is payable monthly for life; however, options are available for distribution of the member's monthly pension, at reduced rates, to a designated beneficiary upon the member's death. Death and disability benefits are also available through ERS.

Contributions and Vesting
Member contributions under the Old Plan are 4% of annual compensation, up to $4,200, plus 6% of annual compensation in excess of $4,200. Under the Old Plan, the state pays member contributions in excess of 1.25% of annual compensation. These state contributions are included in the members' accounts for refund purposes and are used in the computation of the members' earnable compensation for the purpose of computing retirement benefits. Member contributions under the New Plan and GSEPS are 1.25% of annual compensation. The state is required to contribute at a specified percentage of active member payrolls, determined annually by actuarial valuation. The state contributions are not at any time refundable to the member or his/her beneficiary.

Pursuant to The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 47-2-292, the employer contributions for local tax commissioners and their employees who took office or were employed prior to July 1, 2012 are funded by the State of Georgia on behalf of the local county employer. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 47-2-290, the employer contribution for certain State Court employees is funded by the state on behalf of the local county employer.

Employer and nonemployer contributions as a percentage of covered payroll required for fiscal year 2019 were based on the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuation for the Old Plan, New Plan, and GSEPS, as follows:

Employer and nonemployer: Normal Employer paid for member Accrued liability
Total

Old Plan New Plan GSEPS

1.23 % 4.75 % 18.68 %
24.66 %

5.98 % --%
18.68 %
24.66 %

2.98 % --%
18.68 %
21.66 %

Members become vested after 10 years of membership service. Upon termination of employment, member contributions with accumulated interest are refundable upon request by the member. However, if an otherwise vested member terminates and withdraws his/her member contributions, the member forfeits all rights to retirement benefits.

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(b) PSERS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1969 for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for public school employees who are not eligible for membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. The ERS Board, plus two additional trustees, administers PSERS (PSERS Board). There were 187 employers and 1 nonemployer contributing entity participating in the plan during 2019. Total participation in PSERS at June 30, 2019 was 102,971 as detailed in the following chart:
PSERS Membership as of June 30, 2019

Inactive members and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
Inactive members entitled to benefits but not yet receiving benefits
Active plan members

34,768

18,990

49,213

Benefits A member may retire and elect to receive normal monthly retirement benefits after completion of 10 years of creditable service and attainment of age 65. A member may choose to receive reduced benefits after age 60 and upon completion of 10 years of service.
Upon retirement, the member will receive a monthly benefit of $15.25, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. Death and disability benefits are also available through PSERS. Additionally, PSERS may make periodic cost-of-living adjustments to the monthly benefits.
Contributions and Vesting Individuals who became members prior to July 1, 2012 contribute $4 per month for nine months each fiscal year. Individuals who became members on or after July 1, 2012 contribute $10 per month for nine months each fiscal year. The State of Georgia, although not the employer of PSERS members, is required by statute to make employer contributions actuarially determined and approved and certified by the PSERS Board.
Employer contributions required for the year ended June 30, 2019 were $777.04 per active member and were based on the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuation.
Members become vested after 10 years of creditable service. Upon termination of employment, member contributions with accumulated interest are refundable upon request by the member. However, if an otherwise vested member terminates and withdraws his/her member contributions, the member forfeits all rights to retirement benefits.

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(c) LRS is a single-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly from 19671971, and later reestablished in 1979, for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for all members of the Georgia General Assembly. LRS is administered by the ERS Board. There was one employer in the plan for 2019. Total participation in LRS at June 30, 2019 was 670 as detailed in the following chart:
LRS Membership as of June 30, 2019

Inactive members and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
Inactive members entitled to benefits but not yet receiving benefits
Active plan members

221 269
180

Benefits A member's normal retirement is after eight years of creditable service and attainment of age 65, or eight years of membership service (four legislative terms) and attainment of age 62. A member may retire early and elect to receive a monthly retirement benefit after completion of eight years of membership service and attainment of age 60; however, the retirement benefit is reduced by 5% for each year the member is under age 62.
Upon retirement, the member will receive a monthly service retirement allowance of $36, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. Death benefits are also available through the plan.

Contributions and Vesting Member contributions are 8.5% of annual salary. The state pays member contributions in excess of 4.75% of annual compensation. Employer contributions are actuarially determined and approved and certified by the ERS Board.
There were no employer contributions required for the year ended June 30, 2019 based on the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuation.
Members become vested after eight years of creditable service. Upon termination of employment, member contributions with accumulated interest are refundable upon request by the member.
However, if an otherwise vested member terminates and withdraws his/her member contributions, the member forfeits all rights to retirement benefits.

(d) GJRS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1998 for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for judges and solicitors generals of the state courts and juvenile court judges in Georgia, and their survivors and other beneficiaries, superior court judges of the State of Georgia, and district attorneys of the State of Georgia.
The GJRS was also created to serve the members and beneficiaries of the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, the Superior Court Judges Retirement System, and the District Attorneys Retirement System (collectively, the Predecessor Retirement Systems). As of June 30, 1998, any person who was an active, inactive, or retired member or beneficiary of the Predecessor Retirement Systems was transferred to GJRS in the same status effective July 1, 1998. All assets of the Predecessor Retirement Systems were transferred to GJRS as of July 1, 1998. The ERS Board and three additional trustees administer GJRS
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(GJRS Board). There were 93 employers and 1 nonemployer contributing entity participating in the plan during 2019. Total participation in GJRS at June 30, 2019 was 985 as detailed in the following chart:

GJRS Membership as of June 30, 2019

Inactive members and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits
Inactive members entitled to benefits but not yet receiving benefits
Active plan members

400 521
64

Benefits The normal retirement for GJRS is age 60, with 16 years of creditable service; however, a member may retire at age 60 with a minimum of 10 years of creditable service.
Annual retirement benefits paid to members are computed as 66% of state-paid salary at retirement for district attorneys and superior court judges and 66% of the average over 24 consecutive months for trial judges and solicitors, plus 1% for each year of credited service over 16 years, not to exceed 24 years. Early retirement benefits paid to members are computed as the pro rata portion of the normal retirement benefit, based on service not to exceed 16 years. Death, disability, and spousal benefits are also available.

Contributions and Vesting Members are required to contribute 7.5% of their annual salary. Those who became members prior to July 1, 2012 must also contribute an additional 2.5% of their annual salary if spousal benefit is elected. Employer contributions are actuarially determined and approved and certified by the GJRS Board.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 47-23-81, the employer contributions for state court judges and solicitors are funded by the State of Georgia on behalf of the local county employers and pursuant to O.C.G.A. 47-23-82, the employer contributions for juvenile court judges are funded by the state on behalf of local county employers.
Employer and nonemployer contributions required for fiscal year 2019 were based on the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuation, as follows:

Employer and nonemployer: Normal Accrued liability Total

13.67% (5.84) 7.83%

Members become vested after 10 years of creditable service. Upon termination of employment, member contributions with accumulated interest are refundable upon request by the member. However, if an otherwise vested member terminates and withdraws his/her member contributions, the member forfeits all rights to retirement benefits.

(e) GMPF is a single-employer defined benefit pension plan established on July 1, 2002 by the Georgia General Assembly for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard (the National Guard). The ERS Board administers the GMPF.

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Membership As of June 30, 2019, GMPF had 1,148 retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits. Active and inactive plan member information is maintained by one employer, the Georgia Department of Defense.

Benefits A member becomes eligible for benefits upon attainment of age 60, with 20 or more years of creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge from the National Guard.
The retirement allowance is payable for life in the amount of $50 per month, plus $5 per month for each year of creditable service in excess of 20 years. The maximum benefit is $100 per month.

Contributions and Vesting Employer contributions are actuarially determined and approved and certified by the ERS Board. There are no member contributions required.

Employer contributions required for the year ended June 30, 2019 were $183.20 per active member and were based on the June 30, 2016 actuarial valuation.

A member becomes vested after 20 years of creditable service (including at least 15 years of service as a member of the National Guard), having served at least 10 consecutive years as a member of the National Guard immediately prior to discharge, and having received an honorable discharge from the National Guard.

(f) SCJRF is a single-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1945 for the purpose of providing retirement benefits to the superior court judges of the State of Georgia. SCJRF is directed by its own Board of Trustees (SCJRF Board). The ERS Board and SCJRF Board entered into a contract for ERS to administer the plan effective July 1, 1995.

Membership
As of June 30, 2019, SCJRF had seven retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits and no active members. No new members are allowed in SCJRF.

Benefits The normal retirement for SCJRF is age 68, with 19 years of creditable service, with a benefit of two-thirds the salary paid to superior court judges. A member may also retire at age 65, with a minimum of 10 years of creditable service, with a benefit of one-half the salary paid to superior court judges. Death, disability, and spousal benefits are also available.
Contributions and Vesting Employer contributions are not actuarially determined, but are provided on an as-needed basis to fund current benefits.
(g) DARF is a multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1949 for the purpose of providing retirement benefits to the district attorneys of the state of Georgia. DARF is directed by its own Board of Trustees (DARF Board). The ERS Board and DARF Board entered into a contract for ERS to administer the plan effective July 1, 1995.
Membership As of June 30, 2019, DARF had three retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits and no active members. No new members are allowed into DARF.
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Benefits Persons appointed as district attorney emeritus shall receive an annual benefit of $15,000, or one-half of the state salary received by such person as a district attorney for the calendar year immediately prior to the person's retirement, whichever is greater.
Contributions and Vesting Employer contributions are not actuarially determined, but are provided on an as-needed basis to fund current benefits.
(h) SEAD-OPEB is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit other postemployment benefit plan created in 2007 by the Georgia General Assembly to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement, so as to establish a fund for the provision of term life insurance to retired and vested inactive members of ERS, LRS, and GJRS. Effective July 1, 2009, no newly hired members of any Georgia public retirement system are eligible for term life insurance under SEAD. The SEAD-OPEB trust fund accumulates the premiums received from the aforementioned retirement systems, including interest earned on deposits and investments of such payments from retired and vested inactive members. There were 456 employers and 1 nonemployer contributing entity participating in the plan during 2019. Total participation in SEAD-OPEB at June 30, 2019 was 67,982 as detailed in the following chart:

SEAD Membership as of June 30, 2019

Retirees and beneficiaries Terminated employees Active plan members

1,018

23,368

43,596

Employee contribution rates as a percentage of member's salaries were appropriated for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 as follows: ERS Old Plan 0.45% and ERS New Plan, LRS, and GJRS 0.23%. ERS Old Plan members were hired prior to July 1, 1982 and New Plan members were hired on or after July 1, 1982, but prior to January 1, 2009.
Georgia law provides that employee contributions to the plan shall be in an amount established by the Board of Trustees (SEAD Board) not to exceed one-half of 1% of the member's earnable compensation. There were no employer contributions required for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.
According to the policy terms covering the lives of members, insurance coverage is provided on a monthly, renewable term basis, and no return premiums or cash value are earned. The net position represents the excess accumulation of investment income and premiums over benefit payments and expenses, and is held as a reserve for payment of death benefits under existing policies.
The amount of insurance for a retiree with creditable service prior to April 1, 1964 is the full amount of insurance under SEAD-Active in effect on the date of retirement. The amount of insurance for a service retiree with no creditable service prior to April 1, 1964 is 70% of the amount of insurance under SEAD-Active at age 60 or at termination, if earlier. Life insurance proceeds are paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary upon death of the retiree.

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Administrative costs for the plan are determined based on the plan's share of overhead costs to accumulate and invest funds, actuarial services, and to process benefit payments to beneficiaries. Administrative fees are financed from the assets of the plan.
(i) GDCP is a defined contribution plan established by the Georgia General Assembly in July 1992 for the purpose of providing retirement allowances for state employees who are not members of a public retirement or pension system and do not participate in Social Security. GDCP is administered by the ERS Board. There were 69 employers participating in the plan during 2019. There were 125,959 members as of June 30, 2019.

Benefits A member may retire and elect to receive periodic payments after attainment of age 65. The payments will be based upon mortality tables and interest assumptions adopted by the ERS Board. If a terminated member has less than $5,000 credited to his/her account, the ERS Board has the option of requiring a lump-sum distribution to the member. Upon the death of a member, a lump-sum distribution equaling the amount credited to his/her account will be paid to the member's designated beneficiary.

Contributions and Vesting Members are required to contribute 7.5% of their annual salary and vest immediately in the plan upon contribution. There are no employer contributions. Earnings will be credited to each member's account as adopted by the ERS Board. Upon termination of employment, the amount of the member's account is refundable upon request by the member.
(j) The 401(k) Plan was established by the State of Georgia Employee Benefit Plan Council in accordance with Georgia Law 1985, as amended, O.C.G.A, Sections 45-18-50 through 45-18-58, and Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). On October 1, 1994, activity commenced when the 401(k) Plan became available to employees of the State of Georgia Community Service Boards (CSBs). On December 1, 1998, the 401(k) Plan became available to employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC). On July 1, 2005, the Plan became available to employees of Fayette County Board of Education; on July 1, 2006, the Plan became available to employees of Walton County Board of Education; on January 1, 2010, the Plan became available to employees of Henry County Board of Education; and on July 1, 2017, the Plan became available to employees of the Baldwin County Board of Education.
Effective July 1, 1998, the State of Georgia Employee's Deferred Compensation Group Trust (the Master Trust) was formed for the State of Georgia Deferred Compensation Program to serve as the funding medium for the 401(k) Plan. At that time, the 401(k) Plan began operating on an employee elective deferral basis for all state employees working at least 1,000 hours in a 12-month period. All assets of the 401(k) Plan are held in trust for the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries. The assets of the 401(k) Plan and the 457 Plan are commingled in the Master Trust with the respective trusts owning units of the Master Trust. Participant contributions are invested according to the participant's investment election. If the participant does not make an election, investments are automatically defaulted to a Lifecycle Fund based on the participant's date of birth.
Effective July 1, 2005 (HB275), ERS became the trustee of the 401(k) Plan. Alight Solutions and JPMorgan Chase hold, administer, and invest the assets of the Master Trust.
Contributions and Vesting Participating CSBs, the GLC, and Walton and Henry County Boards of Education offer employer contributions, some matching, some automatic, and some a combination of both, to eligible employees at various rates (limited to a maximum of $275,000 base salary in calendar year 2018 and $280,000 in calendar year 2019). As of January 1, 2009, individual participants may defer up to 80% of eligible compensation, or up to limits prescribed by the IRC (whichever is less).

Effective January 1, 2009, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 47-2-350 through 47-2-360, newly hired state employees, as well as rehired state employees who did not maintain eligibility for the ERS Old Plan or New Plan, are members of GSEPS. From January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014, the GSEPS tier included
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automatic enrollment in the 401(k) Plan at a contribution rate of 1% of salary. Effective July 1, 2014, in accordance with HB764, the employee contribution rate for automatic enrollment increased from 1% to 5%. The state matches 100% of the employee's initial 1% contribution and 50% of contributions above 1% and up to 5%. Therefore, the state will match 3% of salary when an employee contributes at least 5% to the 401(k) Plan. Employee contributions greater than 5% of salary do not receive any additional matching funds. Plan participants who are not employees of the GLC, a CSB, Walton and Henry County Boards of Education, or who are not GSEPS eligible do not receive any employer contributions in their 401(k) Plan.

All employer contributions are subject to a vesting schedule, which determines eligibility to receive all or a portion of the employer contribution balance at the time of any distribution from the account after separation from all state service. Vesting is determined based on the following schedule:

Less than 1 year 1 2 3 4 5 or more years

--% 20 40 60 80 100

For CSB/GLC participants whose services terminated prior to January 1, 2010 but after December 31, 2001, the following vesting schedule applies:

Less than 2 years 2 3 4 5 6 or more years

--% 20 40 60 80 100

For CSB/GLC participants whose services terminated prior to January 1, 2002, the following vesting schedule applies:

Less than 3 years 3 4 5 6 7 or more years

--% 20 40 60 80 100

Employee contributions and earnings thereon are 100% vested at all times. The 401(k) Plan also allows participants to roll over amounts from other qualified plans to their respective account in the 401(k) Plan on approval by the 401(k) plan administrator. Such rollovers are 100% vested at the time of transfer.
Participation As of June 30, 2019, the 401(k) Plan had 69,662 participants with a balance. A total of 468 employers transmitted contributions to the plan during 2019.
Distributions The participant may receive the value of his or her vested accounts upon attaining age 59.5, qualifying financial hardship, or 30 days after retirement or other termination of service (employer contribution balances are only eligible for distribution upon separation from service). Upon the death of a participant, his or her beneficiary shall be entitled to the vested value of his or her accounts. Employees who die while actively

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employed and eligible for 401(k) Plan employer matching contributions become fully vested in employer contributions upon death. Distributions are made in installments or in a lump sum.

(k) The 457 Plan was established by the State Personnel Board in accordance with Georgia Law 1974, page 198 as amended, O.C.G.A., Sections 45-18-30 through 45-18-36, and Section 457 of the IRC. The 457 Plan is available to employees of the State of Georgia and county health departments and permits such employees to defer a portion of their annual salary until future years. Employee contributions and earnings thereon are 100% vested at all times.

Effective July 1, 1998, the Master Trust was formed for the State of Georgia Deferred Compensation Program to serve as the funding medium for the 457 Plan. All assets of the 457 Plan are held in trust for the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries. The assets of the 457 Plan and the 401(k) Plan are commingled in the Master Trust with the respective trusts owning units of the Master Trust. Participant contributions are invested according to the participant's investment election. If the participant does not make an election, investments are automatically defaulted to a Lifecycle Fund based on the participant's date of birth.

Effective July 1, 2005 (HB275), ERS became the trustee of the 457 Plan. Alight Solutions and JPMorgan Chase hold, administer, and invest the assets of the Master Trust.

Participation As of June 30, 2019, the 457 Plan had 12,567 participants with a balance. A total of 298 employers transmitted contributions to the plan during 2019.

Distributions The balance in the employee's account in the 457 Plan is not available to the employee until age 70.5, termination, retirement, death, or unforeseeable emergency, as defined in the 457 Plan. Upon the death of a participant, his or her beneficiary shall be entitled to the vested value of his or her accounts. Distributions are made in installments or in a lump sum.
(l) SBF was established under O.C.G.A. 47-2-128(c)(3) within the ERS trust solely for maintaining group term life insurance coverage for members of the plan. All assets of SBF are therefore limited to the payment of benefits and expenses for such coverage and cannot be used to pay pension benefits of ERS. SBF is shown on the financial statements separately as an agency fund to reflect ERS's custodial responsibility and to account for assets held for distribution to SEAD-Active and SEAD-OPEB. SBF may only be used to pay benefits or expenses of SEAD-OPEB or SEAD-Active with authorization by the ERS Board. An actuarial valuation is not prepared, as there are no funding requirements.

(m) SEAD-Active is a cost-sharing multiple-employer life insurance plan created in 2007 by the Georgia General Assembly to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement, so as to establish a fund for the provision of term life insurance to active members of ERS, LRS, and GJRS. Effective July 1, 2009, no newly hired members of any Georgia public retirement system are eligible for term life insurance under SEAD. The SEAD-Active fund accumulates the premiums received from the aforementioned retirement systems, including interest earned on deposits and investments of such payments from active members. There were 456 employers and 1 nonemployer contributing entity participating in the plan during 2019. As of
June 30, 2019, there were 23,368 active plan members in SEAD-Active.

Employee contribution rates as a percentage of member's salaries were appropriated for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 as follows: ERS Old Plan 0.05% and ERS New Plan, LRS, and GJRS 0.02%. ERS Old Plan members were hired prior to July 1, 1982 and new plan members were hired on or after July 1, 1982, but prior to January 1, 2009.

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Georgia law provides that employee contributions to the plan shall be in an amount established by the SEAD Board not to exceed one-half of 1% of the member's earnable compensation. There were no employer contributions required for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.

According to the policy terms covering the lives of members, insurance coverage is provided on a monthly, renewable term basis, and no return premiums or cash value are earned. The net position represents the excess accumulation of investment income and premiums over benefit payments and expenses, and is held as a reserve for payment of death benefits under existing policies.

The amount of insurance coverage is equal to 18 times monthly earnable compensation frozen at age 60. For members with no creditable service prior to April 1, 1964, the amount decreases from age 60 by a half of 1% per month until age 65, at which point the member will be covered for 70% of the age 60 coverage. Life insurance proceeds are paid in lump sum to the beneficiary upon death of the member.

Administrative costs for the plan are determined based on the plan's share of overhead costs to accumulate and invest funds, actuarial services, and to process benefit payments to beneficiaries. Administrative fees are financed from the assets of the plan.
(3) Significant Accounting Policies and System Asset Matters

(a) Basis of Accounting The System's financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to governmental organizations. The System follows the reporting requirements established by GASB.
Fiduciary funds include the defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans, which are accounted for on the flow of economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Contributions to the defined benefit pension plans and OPEB plan are recognized in the period in which the contributions are due. Benefits and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the terms of each plan. Contributions to the deferred compensation plans are recognized as received. The SBF is an agency fund and is custodial in nature and does not measure the results of operations. Assets and liabilities are recorded using the accrual basis of accounting. The proprietary fund comprises the SEAD-Active plan. This fund is accounted for on the flow of economic resources measurement focus and uses the accrual basis of accounting. The principal operating revenues are derived from insurance premiums. Operating expenses include the cost of claims and related expenses.

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(b) Reporting Entity The System is a component unit of the State of Georgia; however, it is accountable for its own fiscal matters and presentation of its separate financial statements. The System has considered potential component units under GASB Statements No. 80, Blending Requirements for Certain Component Units, No. 61, The Financial Reporting Entity's Omnibus An Amendment of GASB Statement No. 14 and No. 34, and No. 39, Determining Whether Certain Organizations are Component Units, and determined there were no component units of the System.

(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, reported at cost, include cash on deposit at banks and cash on deposit with the investment custodian.

(d) Investments
Investments are reported at fair value, and in some cases, net asset value (NAV) as a practical expedient to fair value. Equity securities traded on a national or international exchange are valued at the last reported sales price. Investments in private investment companies are valued utilizing the NAVs provided by the underlying private investment companies as a practical expedient. The Pooled Investment Fund (the Fund) applies the practical expedient to its investments in private investment companies on an investment by investment basis, consistent with the Fund's entire position in a particular investment, unless it is probable that the Fund will sell a portion of an investment at an amount different from the NAV of the investment. Private equity fair value is measured using the valuation of the underlying companies as reported by the general partner. These investments, in the form of limited partnerships, reflect values and related performance on a quarter-lag basis due to the nature of the investments and the time it takes to value them. The estimated fair value of investments without readily determinable market values could differ significantly if a ready market for these assets existed. Fixed income securities are valued based primarily on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing sources. Global foreign exchange holdings are translated using a third-party vendor. Investment income is recognized as earned by the System. There are no investments in, loans to, or leases with parties related to the System.

The System utilizes various investment instruments. Investment securities, in general, are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, credit, foreign currency, and overall market volatility. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.

The System's policy with regard to the allocation of invested assets is established on a cost basis in compliance with Georgia statute. Plan assets are managed on a total return basis with a long-term objective of achieving and maintaining a fully funded status for the benefits provided through the pension and OPEB plans. The following was the System's adopted asset allocation policy as of June 30, 2019:

Asset class Fixed income Equities Alternative investments
Total

Target allocation 25%-45% 55%-75% 0%-5% 100%

Approximately 20.8% of the investments held in trust for pension and OPEB benefits are invested in debt securities of the U.S. government. The System has no investments in any one organization, other than those issued by the U.S. government and its instrumentalities, that represent 5% or more of the System's net position restricted for pensions and OPEB.

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For the year ended June 30, 2019, the annual money-weighted rate of return on pension plan investments, net of pension plan investment expense, was (1.8)%. The money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance, net of investment expense, adjusted for the changing amounts actually invested.

(e) Capital Assets
Capital assets, including software development costs, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and reside in ERS. The capitalization thresholds are $100,000 for buildings and building improvements and $5,000 for equipment and vehicles. Depreciation on capital assets is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 40 years. Depreciation expense is included in administrative expenses. Maintenance and repairs are charged to administrative expenses when incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the combining statement of changes in fiduciary net position in the period of disposal.

(f) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of net position and changes therein. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(g) New Accounting Pronouncements

Pronouncements effective for the 2019 financial statements:

In November 2016, the GASB issued Statement No. 83, Certain Asset Retirement Obligations, effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2018. This Statement addresses accounting and financial reporting for certain asset retirement obligations (AROs). An ARO is a legally enforceable liability associated with the retirement of a tangible capital asset. There are no applicable reporting requirements for the system related to this statement.

In April 2018, the GASB issued Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowing and Direct Placements effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2018. The primary objective of this statement is to improve the information that is disclosed in notes to government financial statements related to debt, including direct borrowings and direct placements. It also clarifies which liabilities governments should include when disclosing information related to debt. There are no applicable reporting requirements for the system related to this statement.
Pronouncements issued, but not yet effective:

In January 2017, the GASB issued Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The objective of this Statement is to improve guidance regarding the identification of fiduciary activities for accounting and financial reporting purposes and how those activities should be reported. The System is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement on its financial statements.
In June 2017, the GASB issued Statement No. 87, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The objective of this Statement is to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments. The System is in the process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement on its financial statements.

In June 2018, the GASB issued Statement No. 89, Accounting for Interest Costs Incurred before the End of a Construction Period, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, which establishes guidance designed to enhance the relevance and comparability of information about capital assets and the cost of borrowing for a reporting period. It also simplifies accounting for interest costs incurred before the

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end of a construction period. The System does not anticipate this pronouncement will impact its financial statements and related reporting.

In August 2018, the GASB issued Statement No. 90, Majority Equity Interests-an amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 61 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The objectives of this Statement are to improve the consistency and comparability of reporting a government's majority equity interest in a legally separate organization and to improve the relevance of financial statement information for certain component units. The System does not anticipate this statement will impact its financial statements and related reporting.

In May 2019, the GASB issued Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The objectives of this Statement are to provide a single method of reporting conduit debt obligations by issuers and eliminate diversity in practice associated with commitments extended by issuers, arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations, and related note disclosures.The System does not anticipate this statement will impact its financial statements and related reporting.
(4) Investment Program

The System maintains sufficient cash to meet its immediate liquidity needs. Cash not immediately needed is invested as directed by the ERS Board. All investments are held by agent custodial banks in the name of the System. State statutes and the System's investment policy authorize the System to invest in a variety of shortterm and long-term securities as follows:

(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the event a depository institution or counterparty fails, the System would not be able to recover the value of its deposits or investments. The System does not have a formal policy relating to custodial credit risk. The carrying amount of the System's deposits totaled $439.0 million at June 30, 2019, with actual bank balances of $341.9 million. The System's bank balances of $313.6 million are fully insured through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an independent agency of the U.S. government. The remaining bank deposits of $28.3 million are uninsured and uncollateralized. The System's noncash investments are held in the System's name and are not exposed to custodial credit risk.
Short-term securities authorized but not currently used are as follows:
Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, whereby the System and a broker exchange cash for direct obligations of the U.S. government or obligations unconditionally guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government or U.S. corporations. The System or broker promises to repay the cash received, plus interest, at a specific date in the future in exchange for the same securities.
U.S. Treasury obligations
Commercial paper, with a maturity of 180 days or less. Commercial paper is an unsecured promissory note issued primarily by corporations for a specific amount and maturing on a specific day. The System considers for investment only commercial paper of the highest quality, rated P-l and/or A-l by national credit rating agencies.
Master notes, an overnight security administered by a custodian bank and an obligation of a corporation whose commercial paper is rated P-l and/or A-l by national credit rating agencies.
Investments in commercial paper or master notes are limited to no more than $500 million in any one name.

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(b) Investments Fixed income investments, managed by the Division of Investment Services (the Division), are authorized in the following instruments:
U.S. and foreign government obligations. At June 30, 2019, the System held U.S. Treasury bonds of approximately $3.8 billion.

U.S. and foreign corporate obligations. At June 30, 2019, the System held U.S. corporate bonds of approximately $1.1 billion and international corporate bonds of approximately $95.1 million.

Obligations unconditionally guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government. At June 30, 2019, the System did not hold agency bonds.

Private placements are authorized under the same general restrictions applicable to corporate bonds. At June 30, 2019, the System did not hold private placements.

Mortgage investments are authorized to the extent that they are secured by first mortgages on improved real property located in the state of Georgia.

Equity securities are also authorized (in statute) for investment as a complement to the System's fixed income portfolio and as a long-term inflation hedge. By statute, no more than 75% of the total invested assets on a historical cost basis may be placed in equities. Equity holdings in any one corporation may not exceed 5% of the outstanding equity of the issuing corporation. The equity portfolio is managed by the Division, in conjunction with independent advisers. Buy/sell decisions are based on securities meeting rating criteria established by the ERS Board, in-house research considering such matters as yield, growth, and sales statistics, and analysis of independent market research. Equity trades are approved and executed by the Division's staff. Common stocks eligible for investment are approved by the Investment Committee of the ERS Board before being placed on an approved list.
Equity investments are authorized in the following instruments:
Domestic equities are those securities considered by O.C.G.A. to be domiciled in the United States. At June 30, 2019, the System held domestic equities of approximately $8.3 billion, excluding the 401(k) and 457 plans.
International equities, including American Depository Receipts (ADR), are not considered by the O.C.G.A. to be domiciled in the United States. At June 30, 2019, the System held international equities of approximately $1.2 billion and ADRs of approximately $1.6 billion, excluding the 401(k) and 457 plans.
Alternative investments are authorized (in statute) to provide portfolio diversification and to enhance the risk-adjusted rate of return for the retirement fund that benefits the members of the System. By statute, the allocation to alternative investments shall not, in the aggregate, exceed 5% of the System's plan assets at any time. Further, in any calendar year, new commitments to alternative investments shall not, in the aggregate exceed 1.0% of the System's plan assets until the first occurrence that 4.5% of the assets have been invested, at which time there shall be no limit on the percentage of commitments that may be made in any calendar year, subject to compliance with other provisions of the statute. At June 30, 2019, the System held private equity investments of approximately $335.3 million.
The Master Trust invests in various mutual funds, common collective trust funds, and separate accounts, as selected by participants. Each participant is allowed to select and invest contributions into investment options that own one or more commingled funds, as authorized by the ERS Board. Participants may also contribute to a self-directed brokerage account that offers investments in various mutual funds and equities. At June 30, 2019, the deferred compensation plans held commingled funds of approximately $1.8 billion, mutual funds of approximately $8.1 million, domestic equities of approximately $16.0 million, and international equities of approximately $1.8 million.

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June 30, 2019

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Substantially all of the investments of ERS, PSERS, LRS, GJRS, GMPF, SEAD-OPEB, SBF, and SEADActive are pooled into one common investment fund. Units in the pooled common investment fund are allocated to the respective plans based upon the cost of assets contributed, and additional units are allocated to the participating plans based on the market value of the pooled common investment fund at the date of contribution. Net income of the pooled common investment fund is allocated monthly to the participating plans, based upon the number of units outstanding during the month.

The units and fair value of each plan's equity in the pooled common investment fund at June 30, 2019, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Employees' Retirement System Public School Employees Retirement System Legislative Retirement System Georgia Judicial Retirement System Georgia Military Pension Fund State Employees' Assurance Department - OPEB Survivors Benefit Fund
Total defined benefit plans
State Employees' Assurance Department - Active
Total in pooled investment funds

Fair value $ 13,567,302
942,101 34,559
478,823 26,404
1,233,750 158,658
16,441,597
305,795
$ 16,747,392

Units 2,566,020
178,182 6,536
90,561 4,994
233,342 30,007
3,109,642
57,836
3,167,478

Fair Value Measurements. The System categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the inputs used in valuation and gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuations are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest level, Level 1, is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest level, Level 3, to unobservable inputs.
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets that the System has the ability to access.
Level 2 Valuations based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable.
Level 3 Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
The System also has investments held through limited partnerships for which fair value is estimated using the NAV reported by the general partner as a practical expedient to fair value. Such investments have not been categorized within the fair value hierarchy.
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the
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valuation. The System's assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The table below shows the fair value leveling of the System's investments (in thousands):

Investments by fair value level
Equities: Domestic International
Obligations: Domestic: U.S. treasuries Corporate bonds International: Corporate bonds
Mutual funds Commingled funds
Total investments by fair value level Investments measured at NAV* Private equity funds
Total investments

Fair value measures using

Quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets
(Level 1)

Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)

Significant unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)

Total

$ 8,350,863 2,760,042

-- 26,527

--

8,350,863

--

2,786,569

3,784,262 --
-- 8,114 79,080
$ 14,982,361

-- 1,104,643
95,134 --
1,682,123
2,908,427

--

3,784,262

--

1,104,643

--

95,134

--

8,114

--

1,761,203

-- 17,890,788
335,306 $ 18,226,094

*Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the combining statement of fiduciary net position.
Equity securities classified in Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active markets for those securities. Equity securities in Level 2 are valued using prices quoted for similar instruments in active markets. Equity securities classified in Level 3, if any, are valued using third-party valuations not currently observable in the market.
Debt securities classified in Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active markets. Debt securities classified in Level 2 are valued using either a bid evaluation or a matrix pricing technique. Bid evaluations may include market quotations, yields, maturities, call features, and ratings. Matrix pricing is used to value securities based on the securities' relationship to benchmark quoted prices. These securities have nonproprietary information that was readily available to market participants, from multiple independent sources, which are known to be actively involved in the market.
Mutual funds and commingled funds classified in Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active markets for those investment types. Commingled funds classified in Level 2 are valued using observable underlying inputs that are market corroborated.

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Unfunded commitments, redemption frequency, and redemption notice period relative to the System's alternative investments for which the System utilized NAV or its equivalent relative to the determination of fair value at June 30, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

Private equity funds

Investments measured at
NAV
$335,306

Unfunded commitments
270,957

Redemption frequency (if
currently eligible)
Not Eligible

Redemption notice period
N/A

Investments in privately held limited partnerships are valued using the NAV provided by the general partner as of March 31 of each fiscal year, adjusted by the System for cash flows through June 30. The quarterly values of the partnership investments provided from the general partner are reviewed by the System to determine if any adjustments are necessary. The types of partnership strategies held include growth equity, leveraged buyouts, and mezzanine debt. Two of the 21 partnerships held are secondary investments and are in or nearing the wind up phase of the fund. The remaining investments typically have an approximate life of 810 years. These investments are considered illiquid since the nature of these private investments prohibits redemption with the fund; instead, distributions are received from the general partner through liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund. The System currently has no plans to sell any of the investments prior to their liquidation resulting in these assets being carried at the NAV estimated by the general partner and adjusted for second quarter cash flows by the System.

Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its obligations to the System. O.C.G.A. 47-20-84 limits investments to investment grade securities. It is the System's investment policy to require that the bond portfolio be of high quality and chosen with respect to maturity ranges, coupon levels, refunding characteristics, and marketability. The System's policy is to require that new purchases of bonds be restricted to high-grade bonds rated no lower than "A" by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization. If a bond is subsequently downgraded to a rating below "A," it is placed on a watch list. The System holds two bonds that were downgraded to a rating below "A." Obligations of the U.S. government or obligations explicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government are not considered to have credit risk and do not require disclosure of credit quality. The quality ratings of investments in fixed income securities as described by Standard & Poor's and by Moody's Investors Service, which are nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, at June 30, 2019, are shown in the table on the following page (in thousands).

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Quality Ratings of Fixed Income Investments Held at June 30, 2019

Investment type Domestic obligations:
U.S. treasuries Corporates
Total domestic corporates International obligations:
Corporates Total international corporates Total fixed income investments

Standard and Poor's/ June 30, 2019

Moody's quality rating

fair value

AAA/Aaa AA/Aaa AA/Aa
AA/A A/A BBB/Baa

$

3,784,262

170,770 96,266 58,207 95,599
448,956 234,845

1,104,643

A/A

95,134

95,134

$

4,984,039

Mutual funds, commingled funds, and various equities of the deferred compensation plans are not considered to have credit risk and do not require disclosure of credit risk rating.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss that may be attributed to the magnitude of a government's investment in a single issue. At June 30, 2019, the System did not have debt or equity investments in any one organization, other than those issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies, which represented greater than 5% of total investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. While the System has no formal interest rate risk policy, active management of the bond portfolio incorporates interest rate risk to generate improved returns. This risk is managed within the portfolio using the effective duration method. This method is widely used in the management of fixed income portfolios and quantifies to a much greater degree the sensitivity to interest rate changes when analyzing a bond portfolio with call options, prepayment provisions, and any other cash flows. Effective duration makes assumptions regarding the most likely timing and amounts of variable cash flows and is best utilized to gauge the effect of a change in interest rates on the fair value of a portfolio. It is believed that the reporting of effective duration found in the table on the following page quantifies to the fullest extent possible the interest rate risk of the System's fixed income assets (in thousands).

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Effective Duration of Fixed Income Assets

Fixed income type Domestic obligations:
U.S. treasuries Corporates
International obligations: Corporates Total

Fair value June 30, 2019

Percent of all fixed
income assets

Effective duration (years)

$ 3,784,262

75.9%

5.7

1,104,643

22.2

3.9

95,134

1.9

0.5

$ 4,984,039

100%

5.2

Foreign Currency Risk: Foreign currency risk is the risk that changes in exchange rates will adversely impact the fair value of an investment. The System's currency risk exposures, or exchange rate risks, primarily reside within the System's international equity investment holdings. The System's asset allocation and investment policies allow for active and passive investments in international securities. The System's Board-adopted foreign exchange risk management policy is to minimize risk and protect the investments from negative impact by hedging foreign currency exposures with foreign exchange instruments when market conditions and circumstances are deemed appropriate. Foreign exchange instruments are used to protect the value of noncash investments from currency movements. The System's foreign exchange risk management policy does not quantify limitations on foreign currency-denominated investments. As of June 30, 2019, the System's exposure to foreign currency risk in U.S. Dollars, excluding the 401(k) and 457 plans, is highlighted in the table on the following page (in thousands).

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International Investment Securities at Fair Value as of June 30, 2019

Currency
Australian dollar Brazilian real British pound Canadian dollar Chilean peso Chinese renminbi Colombian peso Czech krone Danish krone Euro Hong Kong dollar Indian rupee Indonesian rupiah Israeli shekel Japanese yen Malaysian ringgit Mexican peso New Taiwan dollar Norwegian krone Philippine peso Polish zloty Qatari riyal Singapore dollar South African rand South Korean won Swedish krona Swiss franc Thailand baht UAE Dirham

Cash/cash equivalents

$

--

--

--

--

--

19

--

--

--

--

--

47

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

Equities
42,445 26,253 103,475 34,070
3,312 8,000 2,037 1,982 18,818 287,497 95,446 69,506 6,098 2,288 194,315 14,066 9,801 35,607 2,074 4,619 2,997 3,771 22,411 32,631 62,573 31,653 31,739 26,527 4,006

Fixed income
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Total holdings subject to foreign currency risk

66

1,180,017

--

Investment securities payable in U.S. dollars

--

1,604,785

95,134

Total international investment securities - at fair value

$

66

2,784,802

95,134

Total
42,445 26,253 103,475 34,070
3,312 8,019 2,037 1,982 18,818 287,497 95,446 69,553 6,098 2,288 194,315 14,066 9,801 35,607 2,074 4,619 2,997 3,771 22,411 32,631 62,573 31,653 31,739 26,527 4,006
1,180,083
1,699,919
2,880,002

(5) Securities Lending Program
State statutes and ERS Board policies permit the System to lend its securities to broker/dealers with a simultaneous agreement to return the collateral for the same securities in the future. The System is presently involved in a securities lending program with major brokerage firms. The System lends equity and fixed income
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securities for varying terms and receives a fee based on the loaned securities' value. The System reports the gross loan fee income earned as investment income on the combining statement of changes in fiduciary net position. During a loan, the System continues to receive dividends and interest as the owner of the loaned securities. The brokerage firms pledge collateral securities consisting of U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities issued by a U.S. government agency, corporate bonds, and equities. The collateral value must be equal to at least 102% to 109% of the loaned securities' value, depending on the type of collateral security.

Securities loaned totaled approximately $4.8 billion at fair value at June 30, 2019. The collateral value was equal to 104.4% of the loaned securities' value at June 30, 2019. The System's lending collateral was held in the System's name by the tri-party custodian.
Loaned securities are included in the accompanying combining statement of fiduciary net position since the System maintains ownership. The related collateral securities are not recorded as assets on the System's combining statement of fiduciary net position, and a corresponding liability is not recorded, since the System is deemed not to have the ability to pledge or trade the collateral securities. In accordance with the criteria set forth in GASB Statement No. 28, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Securities Lending Transactions, the System is deemed not to have the ability to pledge or sell the collateral securities, since the System's lending contracts do not address whether the lender can pledge or sell the collateral securities without a borrower default, the System has not previously demonstrated that ability, and there are no indications of the System's ability to pledge or sell the collateral securities.
(6) Capital Assets

The following is a summary of capital assets and depreciation information as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

Capital assets: Land Building Equipment Vehicles Computer software
Accumulated depreciation for: Building Equipment Vehicles Computer software
Capital assets, net

Balance at June 30, 2018

Additions

Disposals

Balance at June 30, 2019

$

4,350

--

2,800

--

3,407

104

--

--

14,345

--

24,902

104

--

4,350

--

2,800

--

3,511

--

--

--

14,345

--

25,006

(980) (2,839)
-- (14,345)

(18,164)

$

6,738

(70) (220)
-- --
(290)
(186)

--

(1,050)

--

(3,059)

--

--

--

(14,345)

--

(18,454)

--

6,552

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(7) Commitments

Financial Section

As of June 30, 2019, the System had committed to fund certain private equity partnerships for a total capital commitment of approximately $577.8 million. Of this amount, approximately $271.0 million remained unfunded and is not recorded on the System's combining statement of fiduciary net position.
(8) Net Pension Liability of Employers and Nonemployers - ERS

The components of the net pension liability of the participating employers and nonemployers at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

17,744,003 13,617,472
4,126,531 76.74%

Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return

2.75% 3.25 - 7.00%, including inflation 7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table with future mortality improvement projected to 2025 with the Society of Actuaries' projection scale BB and set forward two years for both males and females for service retirements and dependent beneficiaries. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table with future mortality improvement projected to 2025 with Society of Actuaries' projection scale BB and set back seven years for males and set forward three years for females was used for death after disability retirement. Rates of mortality in active service were based on the RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB. There is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables used by the plan.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the table on the following page:

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Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following presents the net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1-percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$5,864,180

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
4,126,531

1% Increase (8.30%)
2,645,214

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total pension liability is based. An expected total pension liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques. The roll-forward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.
(9) Net Pension Liability of Employers and Nonemployers PSERS
The components of the net pension liability of the participating employers and nonemployers at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

1,107,495 941,587 165,908 85.02%

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Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return Cost-of-living adjustment

2.75% n/a 7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation 1.5% semi-annually

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Blue-Collar Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward three years for males and two years for females) for the period after service retirement and for dependent beneficiaries. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward five years for both males and females) was used for death after disability retirement. Rates of mortality in active service were based on the RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB. There is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables used by the plan.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the PSERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the PSERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

* Rates shown are net of inflation.
Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

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Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following presents the net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1-percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$287,322

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
165,908

1% Increase (8.30%)
63,677

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total pension liability is based. An expected total pension liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques for the actual total pension liability before and after any benefit changes, reflecting the increase in the monthly benefit accrual rate from $15.00 to $15.25 per year of creditable service. The roll-forward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.
(10) Net Pension Liability of Employer LRS
The components of the net pension liability (asset) of the participating employer at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employer's net pension liability (asset)

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

26,166 34,540 (8,374) 132.00%

Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return Cost-of-living adjustment

2.75% n/a 7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation 1.5% semi-annually

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward two years for both males and females) for the period after service retirement. The RP-2000 Employee Mortality table projected to 2025 using projection scale BB was used for deaths in active service.
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation.

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following table presents the net pension liability (asset), calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability (asset)

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$(5,918)

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
(8,374)

1% Increase (8.30%)
(10,451)

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total pension liability is based. An expected total pension liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques. The roll-forward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

(11) Net Pension Liability of Employers and Nonemployers GJRS

The components of the net pension liability (asset) of the participating employers and nonemployers at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employer's net pension liability (asset)

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

440,041 479,372 (39,331)
108.94%

Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return

2.75% 4.50%, including inflation 7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation

Mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set forward two years for both males and females for the period after retirement and for dependent beneficiaries. For the period after disability retirement, the RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set back seven years for males and set forward three years for females is used. Rates of mortality in active service were based on the RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the GJRS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the GJRS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation.

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return* (0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following table presents the net pension liability (asset), calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability (asset)

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$1,681

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
(39,331)

1% Increase (8.30%)
(75,029)

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total pension liability is based. An expected total pension liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques for the actual total pension liability both for and after reflecting the 2% cost-of-living adjustment granted to certain retired members and beneficiaries effective July 1, 2019. The roll-forward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.
(12) Net Pension Liability of Employer GMPF
The components of the net pension liability of the participating employer at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employer's net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

45,639 26,417 19,222
57.88%

Actuarial assumptions: The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return

2.75% n/a 7.30%, net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB (set forward two years for both males and females) for the period after service retirement. The RP-2000 Employee Mortality Table projected to 2025 using projection scale BB was used for deaths in active service.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the
June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation.

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return* (0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.

Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate: The following table presents the net pension liability (asset), calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' net pension liability

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$25,666

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
19,222

1% Increase (8.30%)
13,980

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total pension liability is based. An expected total pension liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques. The roll-forward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019
(13) Net OPEB Liability of Employers - SEAD-OPEB

Financial Section

The components of the net OPEB liability (asset) of the participating employers at June 30, 2019 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Total OPEB liability Plan fiduciary net position

$

951,091

1,233,856

Employers' net OPEB liability (asset)

$

(282,765)

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total OPEB liability

129.73%

Actuarial assumptions: The total OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2018, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increases:
ERS GJRS LRS Investment rate of return Healthcare cost trend rate

2.75%
3.25% - 7.00% 4.50% n/a 7.30%, net of OPEB plan investment expense, including inflation n/a

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table with future mortality improvement projected to 2025 with the Society of Actuaries' projection scale BB and set forward two years for both males and females for service retirements and dependent beneficiaries. There is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables used by the plan.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the SEAD Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the SEAD Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of OPEB plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation.

Target allocation 30.00% 46.20 1.30 12.40 5.10 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.10)% 8.90 13.20 8.90 10.90 12.00

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employer and nonemployer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the OPEB plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total OPEB liability.

Sensitivity of the net OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate: The following table presents the net OPEB liability (asset), calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the net OPEB liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (6.30%) or 1-percentage-point higher (8.30%) than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

Employers' net OPEB liability (asset)

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$(156,471)

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
(282,765)

1% Increase (8.30%)
(386,551)

Actuarial valuation date: June 30, 2018 is the actuarial valuation date upon which the total OPEB liability is based. An expected total OPEB liability is determined as of June 30, 2019 using standard roll-forward techniques. The rollforward calculation adds the annual normal cost (also called service cost), subtracts the actual benefit payments and refunds for the plan year, and then applies the expected investment rate of return for the year.
(14) System Employees' Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
Certain of the System's employees are members of the State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund and the Georgia State Employees Postretirement Benefit Fund. The notes to the financial statements that follow and required supplementary information on pages 79 and 80 are presented from the perspective of the System as an employer.
General Information about the State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund (SEAD-OPEB)
Plan description: SEAD-OPEB was created in 2007 by the Georgia General Assembly to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., relating to retirement, so as to establish a fund for the provision of term life insurance to retired and vested inactive members of ERS, LRS, and GJRS. The plan is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit other postemployment benefit plan as defined in GASB Statement No. 74, Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than OPEB Plans. The SEAD-OPEB trust fund accumulates the premiums received from the aforementioned retirement plans, including interest earned on deposits and investments of such payments.
Benefits provided: The amount of insurance for a retiree with creditable service prior to April 1, 1964 is the full amount of insurance in effect on the date of retirement. The amount of insurance for a service retiree with no creditable service prior to April 1, 1964 is 70% of the amount of insurance in effect at age 60 or at termination, if earlier. Life insurance proceeds are paid in a lump sum to the beneficiary upon death of the retiree.
Contributions: Georgia law provides that employee contributions to the plan shall be in an amount established by the SEAD Board not to exceed one-half of 1% of the member's earnable compensation. There were no employer contributions required for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019
OPEB Liabilities and OPEB Expense related to SEAD-OPEB

Financial Section

At June 30, 2019, the System reported an asset of $541.5 thousand for its proportionate share of the net OPEB asset. The net OPEB asset was measured as of June 30, 2018. The total OPEB asset used to calculate the net OPEB asset was based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2017. An expected total OPEB asset as of June 30, 2018 was determined using standard roll-forward techniques. The System's proportionate share of the net OPEB asset was based on actual member salaries reported to the SEAD-OPEB plan during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. At June 30, 2018, the employer's proportionate share was 0.200064%, which was an increase of 0.007200% from its proportionate share measured as of June 30, 2017. For the year ended June 30, 2019, the employer recognized a reduction of OPEB expense of $53.0 thousand.

Actuarial assumptions: The total SEAD-OPEB asset as of June 30, 2018 was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2017 using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement:

Inflation Salary increase: Investment rate of return Healthcare cost trend rate

2.75% 3.25 - 7.00%, including inflation 7.30%, net of OPEB plan investment expense, including inflation n/a

Postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table with future mortality improvement projected to 2025 with the Society of Actuaries' projection scale BB and set forward 2 years for both males and females for service retirements and dependent beneficiaries. There is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables used by the plan.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2017 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2009 June 30, 2014, with the exception of the investment rate of return. Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the SEAD Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the SEAD Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

The long-term expected rate of return on SEAD-OPEB plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected nominal returns, net of plan investment expense and the assumed rate of inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target asset allocation and estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:

Asset class
Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic mid equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total

Target allocation
30.00% 37.20
3.40 1.40 17.80 5.20 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.50)% 9.00 12.00 13.50 8.00 12.00 10.50

* Rates shown are net of inflation.

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Discount rate: The discount rate used to measure the total SEAD-OPEB liability was 7.30%. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that employers and State of Georgia contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the SEAD-OPEB plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on SEAD-OPEB plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total SEAD-OPEB liability.

Sensitivity of the System's proportionate share of the net SEAD-OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate: The following presents the System's proportionate share of the net SEAD-OPEB liability (asset) calculated using the discount rate of 7.30%, as well as what the System's proportionate share of the net SEAD-OPEB liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower 6.30% or 1percentage-point higher 8.30% than the current rate (dollars in thousands):

System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability (asset)

1% Decrease (6.30%)
$(292)

Current discount
rate (7.30%)
(541)

1% Increase (8.30%)
(746)

SEAD-OPEB plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the SEAD-OPEB plan's fiduciary net position is presented in the Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position on page 24 and the Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Postion on page 26.
General Information about the Georgia State Employees Postemployment Benefit Fund (State OPEB Fund)
Plan description: The State OPEB Fund provides healthcare benefits for retirees and their dependents due under the group health plan for employees of State organizations (including technical colleges) and other entities authorized by law to contract with the Department of Community Health (DCH) for inclusion in the plan.
Benefits provided: Retiree medical eligibility is attained when an employee retires and is immediately eligible to draw a retirement annuity from ERS, LRS, GJRS, Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or PSERS. If elected, dependent coverage starts on the same day as retiree coverage. Medicare-eligible retirees are offered Standard and Premium Medicare Advantage plan options. Non-Medicare-eligible retiree plan options include Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The State OPEB Fund also pays for administrative expenses of the fund. By law, no other use of the assets of the State OPEB Fund is permitted.
Contributions: As established by the DCH Board of Trustees, the State OPEB Fund is substantially funded on a pay-as-you-go basis; that is, annual cost of providing benefits will be financed in the same year as claims occur. Contributions to the State OPEB Fund from the System were $1.012 million for the year ended June 30, 2019. Active employees are not required to contribute to the State OPEB Fund.
OPEB Liabilities and OPEB Expense related to State OPEB Fund
At June 30, 2019, the System reported a liability of approximately $4.7 million for its proportionate share of the net OPEB liability. The net OPEB liability was measured as of June 30, 2018. The total OPEB liability used to calculate the net OPEB liability was based on an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2017. An expected total OPEB liability as of June 30, 2018 was determined using standard roll-forward techniques. The System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability was actuarially determined based on employer contributions during the fiscal year

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

ended June 30, 2018. At June 30, 2018, the System's proportionate share was 0.181584%, which was a decrease of 0.004246% from its proportionate share measured as of June 30, 2017. For the year ended June 30, 2019, the System's recognized OPEB expense was $320.7 thousand.

Actuarial assumptions: The total OPEB liability as of June 30, 2018 was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2017 using the following actuarial assumptions and other inputs, applied to all periods included in the measurement and rolled forward to the measurement date of June 30, 2018:

Inflation Salary increase:
Investment rate of return

2.75% 3.25 - 7.00%, including inflation
7.30%, compounded annually, net of OPEB plan investment expense, including inflation

Healthcare trend rate: Pre-Medicare Eligible Medicare Eligible
Ultimate trend rate: Pre-Medicare Eligible Medicare Eligible
Year of Ultimate trend rate Pre-Medicare Eligible
Medicare Eligible

7.50% 5.50%
4.75% 4.75%
2028 2022

Mortality rates were based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table for Males or Females, as appropriate, with adjustments for mortality improvements based on Scale BB. The RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set forward 2 years or both males and females is used for the period after service retirement and for dependent beneficiaries. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set back 7 years for males and set forward 3 years for females is used for the period after disability retirement.

The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2017 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the pension systems, which covered the five-year period ending June 30, 2014.

Projection of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive plan (the plan as understood by the employer and plan members) and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of shortterm volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculation.

The long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a log-normal distribution analysis in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected nominal returns, net of investment expense and the assumed rate of inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the table on the following page:

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Asset class
Fixed income Domestic large equities Domestic mid equities Domestic small equities International developed market equities International emerging market equities Alternatives
Total
* Rates shown are net of inflation.

Target allocation
30.00% 37.20
3.40 1.40 17.80 5.20 5.00
100.00%

Long-term expected real rate of return*
(0.50)% 9.00 12.00 13.50 8.00 12.00 10.50

Discount rate: The discount rate has changed since the prior measurement date from 3.60% to 5.22%. In order to measure the total OPEB liability for the State OPEB Fund, a single equivalent interest rate of 5.22% was used as the discount rate. This is comprised mainly of the yield or index rate for 20-year tax-exempt general obligation municipal bonds with an average rating of AA or higher (3.87% per the Bond Buyers Index). The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from members and from the employer will be made at the current level as averaged over the last five years, adjusted for annual projected changes in headcount. Projected future benefit payments for all current plan members were projected through 2118. Based on these assumptions, the OPEB plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make OPEB payments for inactive employees through year 2040. Therefore, the calculated discount rate of 5.22% was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total OPEB liability.
Sensitivity of the System's proportionate share of the net State OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate: The following presents the System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability calculated using the discount rate of 5.22%, as well as what the System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (4.22%) or 1-percentage-point higher (6.22%) than the current discount rate (dollars in thousands):

System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability

1% Decrease (4.22%)
$5,643

Current discount
rate (5.22%)
4,749

1% Increase (6.22%)
4,012

Sensitivity of the System's proportionate share of the net State OPEB liability to changes in the healthcare cost trend rates: The following presents the System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability, as well as what the System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1-percentage-point lower or 1-percentage-point higher than the current healthcare cost trend rates (dollars in thousands):

System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability

1% Decrease
$3,918

Current healthcare cost trend
rate
4,749

1% Increase
5,766

State OPEB plan fiduciary net position: Detailed information about the State OPEB Benefit plan's fiduciary net position is available in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) which is publicly available at https:// sao.georgia.gov/comprehensive-annual-financial-reports.
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June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources for SEAD-OPEB and State OPEB Fund
At June 30, 2019, the System reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to SEAD-OPEB and the State OPEB Fund from the following sources (dollars in thousands):

Deferred outflows of resources: Difference between expected and actual experience Change of assumptions Net different between projected and actual earnings on plan investments Change in proportion and differences between the System's contributions and proportionate share of contributions System's contributions subsequent to the measurement date
Total deferred outflows of resources

SEAD-OPEB State OPEB

plan

fund

$

6

--

28

--

--

110

--

--

$

34

-- 1,012 1,122

Total
6 28 110
-- 1,012 1,156

Deferred inflows of resources: Difference between expected and actual experience Change of assumptions Net different between projected and actual earnings on plan investments Change in proportion and differences between the System's contributions and proportionate share of contributions System's contributions subsequent to the measurement date
Total deferred inflows of resources

SEAD-OPEB State OPEB

plan

fund

$

--

--

89

12

--

$

101

373 1,722
-- 193
-- 2,288

Total
373 1,722
89 205
-- 2,389

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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

SEAD-OPEB amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to SEAD-OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows (dollars in thousands):

Year ended June 30: 2020 2021 2022 2023

($15) (18) (27) (7) --

State OPEB Fund employer contributions subsequent to the measurement date of $1.012 million are reported as deferred outflows of resources and will be recognized as a reduction of the net OPEB liability in the year ended June 30, 2019. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to State OPEB Fund will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows (dollars in thousands):

Year ended June 30: 2020 2021 2022 2023

($710) (710) (585) (173)

67

Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions - Defined Benefit Plans Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Financial Section

Employees' Retirement System
Public School Employees Retirement System1
Legislative Retirement System2

Year ended
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019

Actuarially determined contribution
(a)

$

263,064

261,132

273,623

358,376

428,982

517,220

595,124

624,623

650,073

649,209

5,530 7,509 15,884 24,829 27,160 28,461 28,580 26,277 29,276 30,263

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Contributions in relation to the actuarially determined contribution
(b)
263,064 261,132 274,034 358,992 429,752 518,163 595,566 625,281 652,167 649,209
5,530 7,509 15,884 24,829 27,160 28,461 28,580 26,277 29,276 30,263
75 75 76 128 45 -- -- -- -- --

Contribution deficiency (excess) (a-b)
-- -- (411) (616) (770) (943) (442) (658) (2,094) --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
(75) (75) (76) (128) (45) -- -- -- -- --

Covered payroll
(c)
2,571,042 2,486,780 2,414,884 2,335,773 2,335,773 2,353,225 2,390,457 2,565,918 2,635,896 2,615,491
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Contributions as a percentage
of covered payroll (b/c)
10.2% 10.5 11.3 15.4 18.4 22.0 24.9 24.4 24.7 24.8
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions - Defined Benefit Plans Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Georgia Judicial Retirement System
Georgia Military Pension Fund3
State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund

Year ended
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019
6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2019

Actuarially determined contribution
(a)

$

2,600

1,932

2,083

2,279

2,375

4,261

7,623

6,684

6,566

5,254

1,434 1,282 1,521 1,703 1,892 1,893 1,990 2,018 2,377 2,537

-- -- 12,724 5,009 -- -- -- -- -- --

Contributions in relation to the actuarially determined contribution
(b)
2,600 1,932 2,083 2,279 2,375 4,261 7,623 6,684 6,566 5,254
1,434 1,282 1,521 1,703 1,892 1,893 1,990 2,018 2,377 2,537
-- -- 12,724 5,009 -- -- -- -- -- --

Contribution deficiency (excess) (a-b)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Covered payroll
(c)
51,293 52,331 51,898 52,807 54,787 54,272 57,401 59,695 60,572 60,532
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a 2,085,902 1,855,185 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

This data, except for annual covered payroll, was provided by the System's actuary.
1 No statistics regarding covered payroll are available. Contributions are not based upon members' salaries but are simply $4.00 per member, per month, for nine months, each fiscal year if hired prior to July 1, 2012 and $10 per month, per member, for nine months, if hired after July 1,2012.
2 The Georgia General Assembly made contributions in some years that were not required. 3 No statistics regarding covered payroll are available. Active and inactive plan member information is maintained by the Georgia Department of Defense.
See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedules and accompanying independent auditors' report.

Contributions as a percentage
of covered payroll (b/c)
5.1% 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.3 7.9 13.3 11.2 10.8 8.7
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a 0.6 0.3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

69

Financial Section

Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

Employees' Retirement System:

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

Covered payroll

$

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability as a percentage of covered payroll

17,744,003 13,617,472
4,126,531
76.74 % 2,615,491
157.77 %

17,628,219 13,517,186
4,111,033
76.68 % 2,635,896
155.96 %

17,159,634 13,098,299
4,061,335
76.33 % 2,565,918
158.28 %

17,103,987 12,373,567
4,730,420
72.34 % 2,390,457
197.89 %

17,019,362 12,967,964
4,051,398
76.20 % 2,353,225
172.16 %

17,042,149 13,291,531
3,750,618
77.99 % 2,335,773
160.57 %

Public School Employees Retirement System:

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability
Covered payroll
Employers' and nonemployers' net pension liability as a percentage of covered payroll

1,107,495 941,587 165,908
85.02 % n/a
n/a

1,072,165 914,138 158,027
85.26 % n/a
n/a

1,013,163 868,134 145,029
85.69 % n/a
n/a

992,292 803,775 188,517
81.00 % n/a
n/a

946,200 823,150 123,050
87.00 % n/a
n/a

930,745 821,733 109,012
88.29 % n/a
n/a

Legislative Retirement System:

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employer's net pension asset

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability
Covered payroll
Employer's net pension asset as a percentage of covered payroll

26,166 34,540 (8,374)
132.00 % n/a
n/a

26,304 34,189 (7,885)
129.98 % n/a
n/a

25,898 32,981 (7,083)
127.35 % n/a
n/a

26,142 30,975 (4,833)
118.49 % n/a
n/a

25,271 32,359 (7,088)
128.05 % n/a
n/a

25,216 32,794 (7,578)
130.05 % n/a
n/a

Georgia Judicial Retirement System:

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension asset

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability

Covered payroll

$

Employers' and nonemployers' net pension asset as a percentage of covered payroll

440,041 479,372 (39,331)
108.94 % 60,532
64.98 %

428,624 466,657 (38,033)
108.87 % 60,572
62.79 %

394,736 441,182 (46,446)
111.77 % 59,695
77.81 %

368,669 403,011 (34,342)
109.32 % 57,401
59.83 %

357,081 404,852 (47,771)
113.38 % 54,272
88.02 %

350,443 400,790 (50,347)
114.37 % 54,787
91.90 %

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

Georgia Military Pension Fund:

Total pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position

Employers' net pension liability

$

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension liability
Covered payroll
Employers' net pension liability as a percentage of covered payroll

45,639 26,417 19,222
57.88% n/a
n/a

43,204 23,653 19,551
54.75% n/a
n/a

40,085 20,711 19,374
51.67% n/a
n/a

36,950 17,717 19,233
47.95% n/a
n/a

33,343 16,712 16,631
50.12% n/a
n/a

31,511 15,251 16,260
48.4% n/a
n/a

State Employees' Assurance Department - Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund:

Total pension liability Plan fiduciary net position

$

951,091

918,816

861,346

--

--

--

1,233,856

1,189,462

1,121,251

--

--

--

Employer's net OPEB asset

$

(282,765)

(270,646)

(259,905)

--

--

--

Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total OPEB liability

129.73%

129.46%

130.17%

--%

--%

--%

Covered payroll

$

1,211,274

1,328,485

1,383,860

--

--

--

Employers' net OPEB asset as a percentage of covered payroll

23.34%

20.37%

18.78%

--

--

--

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

71

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

Employee's Retirement System: Total pension liability: Service cost Interest Benefit changes Differences between expected and actual experience Changes of assumptions Benefit payments Refunds of contributions
Net change in total pension liability Total pension liability-beginning
Total pension liability-end (a)
Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions-employer Contributions-nonemployer Contributions-member Administrative expense allotment Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions Other1
Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning
Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)
Net pension liability-end (a)-(b)

$

135,679

1,233,882

42,097

155,573

--

(1,443,756)

(7,691)

115,784 17,628,219

17,744,003

638,989 10,220 36,252 10
873,404 (1,443,756)
(7,142) (7,691)
--

100,286 13,517,186

13,617,472

$

4,126,531

129,294 1,233,689
31,097 180,655 314,733 (1,413,298)
(7,585)
468,585 17,159,634
17,628,219
639,302 12,865 37,130 10
1,166,013 (1,413,298)
(8,056) (7,585) (7,494)
418,887 13,098,299
13,517,186
4,111,033

125,910 1,230,175
30,563 72,315
-- (1,394,283)
(9,033)
55,647 17,103,987
17,159,634
613,201 12,080 35,863 10
1,475,626 (1,394,283)
(8,732) (9,033)
--
724,732 12,373,567
13,098,299
4,061,335

143,043 1,225,650
-- (238) 70,890 (1,347,633) (7,087)
84,625 17,019,362
17,103,987
583,082 12,484 31,961 10
141,292 (1,347,633)
(8,506) (7,087)
--
(594,397) 12,967,964
12,373,567
4,730,420

145,045 1,227,846
-- (53,950)
-- (1,334,278)
(7,450)
(22,787) 17,042,149
17,019,362
505,668 12,495 33,713 10
474,147 (1,334,278)
(7,872) (7,450)
--
(323,567) 13,291,531
12,967,964
4,051,398

150,075 1,224,380
-- -- -- (1,305,998) (8,757)
59,700 16,982,449
17,042,149
418,807 10,945 32,423 --
2,021,748 (1,305,998)
(7,440) (8,757)
--
1,161,728 12,129,803
13,291,531
3,750,618

1 The System is a participating employer in the Georgia State Employees Postemployment Benefit Fund and the State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund. Pursuant to the requirements of GASB Statement No. 75, the fiscal year 2018 beginning Fiduciary Net Position was restated by $7,494,507. The restatement of net position was made for reporting purposes to reflect the impact of recording the initial deferred outflows of resources, net OPEB liability, and net OPEB asset. For actuarial purposes, this adjustment is being recognized in fiscal year 2018 and beginning fiduciary net position was not restated.
Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.
See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Public School Employees Retirement System: Total pension liability: Service cost Interest Benefit changes Differences between expected and actual experience Changes of assumptions Benefit payments Refunds of contributions
Net change in total pension liability Total pension liability-beginning
Total pension liability-end (a)
Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions-employer Contributions-member Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions
Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning
Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)
Net pension liability-end (a)-(b)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

$

13,762

75,923

18,050

(8,159)

--

(63,637)

(609)

35,330 1,072,165

1,107,495

30,263 2,256
60,553 (63,637)
(1,377) (609)

27,449 914,138

941,587

$

165,908

13,180 73,643 17,289 (3,943) 21,354 (61,820)
(701)
59,002 1,013,163
1,072,165
29,276 2,162
78,418 (61,820)
(1,331) (701)
46,004 868,134
914,138
158,027

12,788 72,157
-- (3,665)
-- (59,378)
(1,031)
20,871 992,292
1,013,163
26,277 2,084
97,715 (59,378)
(1,308) (1,031)
64,359 803,775
868,134
145,029

11,952 68,776
-- (9,483) 33,215 (57,903)
(465)
46,092 946,200
992,292
28,580 1,925 9,809
(57,903) (1,321) (465)
(19,375) 823,150
803,775
188,517

12,088 67,652
-- (6,858)
-- (56,972)
(455)
15,455 930,745
946,200
28,461 1,800
30,129 (56,972)
(1,545) (456)
1,417 821,733
823,150
123,050

11,049 66,143
-- -- -- (56,189) (514)
20,489 910,256
930,745
27,160 1,659
123,799 (56,189)
(1,450) (514)
94,465 727,268
821,733
109,012

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

Legislative Retirement System:

Total pension liability:

Service cost

$

Interest

Benefit changes

Differences between expected and actual experience

Changes of assumptions

Benefit payments

Refunds of contributions

Net change in total pension liability Total pension liability-beginning

Total pension liability-end (a)

Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions-employer Contributions-member Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions

Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning

Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)

Net pension liability-end (a)-(b)

$

366 1,850
-- (428)
-- (1,856)
(70)
(138) 26,304
26,166
-- 339 2,228 (1,856) (290) (70)
351 34,189
34,540
(8,374)

359 1,875
-- (481) 447 (1,772)
(22)
406 25,898
26,304
-- 323 2,962 (1,772) (283) (22)
1,208 32,981
34,189
(7,885)

357 1,892
-- (655)
-- (1,763)
(75)
(244) 26,142
25,898
-- 327 3,741 (1,763) (224) (75)
2,006 30,975
32,981
(7,083)

331 1,829
-- (465) 938 (1,724)
(38)
871 25,271
26,142
-- 328 363 (1,724) (313) (38)
(1,384) 32,359
30,975
(4,833)

338 1,824
-- (325)
-- (1,756)
(26)
55 25,216
25,271
-- 327 1,189 (1,756) (169) (26)
(435) 32,794
32,359
(7,088)

344 1,799
-- -- -- (1,801) (30)
312 24,904
25,216
45 282 4,969 (1,801) (152) (30)
3,313 29,481
32,794
(7,578)

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Georgia Judicial Retirement System: Total pension liability: Service cost Interest Benefit changes Differences between expected and actual experience Changes of assumptions Benefit payments Refunds of contributions
Net change in total pension liability Total pension liability-beginning
Total pension liability-end (a)
Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions-employer Contributions-nonemployer Contributions-member Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions
Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning
Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)
Net pension liability-end (a)-(b)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

$

13,350

30,267

1,065

(5,250)

--

(27,462)

(553)

11,417 428,624

440,041

3,117 2,137 5,469 30,827 (27,462)
(820) (553)

12,715 466,657

479,372

$

(39,331)

13,019 28,666
3,442 6,379 7,466 (24,934)
(150)
33,888 394,736
428,624
4,725 1,841 4,910 39,877 (24,934)
(794) (150)
25,475 441,182
466,657
(38,033)

12,514 26,826
3,419 5,258
-- (21,784)
(166)
26,067 368,669
394,736
4,081 2,603 4,906 49,259 (21,784)
(728) (166)
38,171 403,011
441,182
(46,446)

12,713 26,058
-- (3,603) (4,308) (19,011)
(261)
11,588 357,081
368,669
4,754 2,869 5,507 5,055 (19,011)
(754) (261)
(1,841) 404,852
403,011
(34,342)

7,751 25,566
-- (7,542)
-- (18,365)
(772)
6,638 350,443
357,081
2,696 1,564 5,061 14,697 (18,365)
(819) (772)
4,062 400,790
404,852
(47,771)

7,584 24,530
-- -- -- (17,441) (22
14,651 335,792
350,443
1,373 1,002 4,731 60,012 (17,441)
(754) (22)
48,901 351,889
400,790
(50,347)

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Georgia Military Pension Fund: Total pension liability: Service cost Interest Benefit changes Differences between expected and actual experience Changes of assumptions Benefit payments Refunds of contributions
Net change in total pension liability Total pension liability-beginning
Total pension liability-end (a)
Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions-employer Contributions-member Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions Other
Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning
Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)
Net pension liability-end (a)-(b)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014

$

97

3,109

--

449

--

(1,220)

--

2,435 43,204

45,639

2,537 --
1,683 (1,220)
(236) -- --

2,764 23,653

26,417

$

19,222

84 2,964
-- 116 1,093 (1,138)
--
3,119 40,085
43,204
2,377 --
1,928 (1,138)
(225) -- --
2,942 20,711
23,653
19,551

89 2,732
-- 1,356
-- (1,042)
--
3,135 36,950
40,085
2,018 --
2,262 (1,042)
(244) -- --
2,994 17,717
20,711
19,374

73 2,465
-- 950 1,082 (963)
--
3,607 33,343
36,950
1,990 --
240 (963) (262)
-- --
1,005 16,712
17,717
19,233

73 2,330
-- 326
-- (897)
--
1,832 31,511
33,343
1,893 --
585 (896) (121)
-- --
1,461 15,251
16,712
16,631

73 2,223
-- -- -- (841) --
1,455 30,056
31,511
1,892 --
2,179 (841) (110) -- --
3,120 12,131
15,251
16,260

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017

Statement Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund:

Total OPEB Liability:

Service cost

$

Interest

Benefit changes

Differences between expected and actual experience

Changes of assumptions

Benefit payments

Refunds of contributions

Net change in total OPEB liability Total OPEB liability-beginning

Total OPEB liability-end

Plan fiduciary net position: Contributions - employer Insurance premiums - member Net investment income Benefit payments Administrative expense Refunds of contributions Other

Net change in plan fiduciary net position Plan fiduciary net position-beginning

Plan fiduciary net position-end(b)

Net OPEB asset-end (a)-(b)

$

3,617 65,708
-- 366
-- (37,416)
--
32,275 918,816
951,091
-- 3,328 79,193 (37,416)
(716) -- 5
44,394 1,189,462
1,233,856
(282,765)

3,695 63,242
-- 4,697 22,085 (36,249)
--
57,470 861,346
918,816
-- 3,599 101,542 (36,249)
(681) -- --
68,211 1,121,251
1,189,462
(270,646)

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

3,959 61,076
-- -- -- (36,058) --
28,977 832,369
861,346
1 3,793 125,550 (36,058)
(576) -- --
92,710 1,028,541
1,121,251
(259,905)

77

Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedule of Investment Returns Year ended June 30, 2019

Financial Section

Pooled Investment Fund: Annual money-weighted rate of return, net of investment expense

2019

2018

2017

(1.8)%

0.6%

2.9%

Schedule is intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedule and accompanying independent auditors' report.

2016

2015

(7.2)% (5.3)%

2014 6.0%

78

Financial Section
Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of the System's Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018

SEAD-OPEB: System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability (asset) System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability (asset) System's covered payroll
System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability (asset) as a percentage of its covered payroll
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total OPEB liability

0.200064 %

0.192864 %

$

(541) $

(501)

2,770

2,809

(19.55)% 129.46 %

(17.85)% 130.17 %

State OPEB Fund: System's proportion of the net OPEB liability System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability System's covered payroll
System's proportionate share of the net OPEB liability as a percentage of its covered payroll
System's fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total OPEB liability

0.181584 %

0.185830 %

$

4,749 $

7,571

5,415

5,265

87.71 % 31.48 %

143.81 % 17.34 %

Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedules and accompanying independent auditors' report.

79

Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
Schedules of the System's Contributions to OPEB Plans Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Financial Section

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018

SEAD-OPEB: Contractually required contribution* Contributions in relation to the contractually required contribution
Contribution deficiency (excess) System's covered payroll Contributions as a percentage of a covered payroll

$

--$

--

--

--

--

--

2,567

2,770

--%

--%

State OPEB Fund:

Contractually required contribution

$

Contributions in relation to the contractually required contribution

Contribution deficiency (excess)

System's covered payroll

Contributions as a percentage of a covered payroll

*Employer contributions are not currently required for the SEAD-OPEB plan. Schedules above are intended to show information for 10 years. Additional years will be displayed as they become available. See accompanying notes to required supplementary schedules and accompanying independent auditors' report.

1,012 $ 1,012
-- 5,578 18.15%

905 905
-- 5,415 16.71%

80

Financial Section
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2019
Required Supplementary Information Schedules for the System as the Plan:
(1) Schedule of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions Defined Benefit Plans
This schedule presents the required contributions and the percent of required contributions actually contributed. (2) Schedule of Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Defined Benefit Plans
The components of the net pension/OPEB liability as of the fiscal year end and the fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension/OPEB liability as of that date are presented in this schedule. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation. (3) Schedule of Changes in Employers' and Nonemployers' Net Pension/OPEB Liability Defined Benefit Plans
Net pension/OPEB liability, which is measured as total pension/OPEB liability less the amount of the fiduciary net position, is presented in this schedule. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10-year presentation. (4) Schedule of Investment Returns
This schedule presents historical trend information about the annual money-weighted rate of return on plan investments, net of plan investment expense. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10year presentation. (5) Individual Plan Information
This note provides information about changes of benefit terms, changes of assumptions, and methods and assumptions used in calculations of actuarially determined contributions.
(a) Employees' Retirement System
Changes of benefit terms A new benefit tier was added for members joining the System on and after July 1, 2009. A one-time 3% payment was granted to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2016. A one-time 3% payment was granted to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2017. Two one-time 2% payments were granted to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2018 and January 2019.
Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.
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Notes to Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2019

Financial Section

(b) Public School Employees' Retirement System
Changes of benefit terms The member contribution rate was increased from $4 to $10 per month for members joining the System on or after July 1, 2012. The monthly benefit accrual rate was increased from $14.75 to $15.00 per year of creditable service effective July 1, 2017. The monthly benefit accrual rate was increased from $15.00 to $15.25 per year of creditable service effective July 1, 2018.
Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the PSERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the PSERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.
(c) Legislative Retirement System
Changes of benefit terms none
Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.
(d) Georgia Judicial Retirement System
Changes of benefit terms Spouses' benefits were changed for members joining the System on and after July 1, 2012. A 2% cost-of-living adjustment was granted to certain retired members and beneficiaries effective July 1, 2016. A 2% cost-of-living adjustment was granted to certain retired members and beneficiaries effective July 1, 2018. A 2% cost-of-living adjustment was granted to certain retired members and beneficiaries effective July 1, 2019.
Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the GJRS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the GJRS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.
(e) Georgia Military Pension Fund
Changes of benefit terms none
Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the ERS Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the ERS Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.

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Financial Section
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2019 (f) State Employees' Assurance Department Retired and Vested Inactive Members Trust Fund (SEADOPEB) as a plan Changes of benefit terms none Changes of assumptions Subsequent to the June 30, 2017 measurement date, the SEAD Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for the June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the SEAD Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 measurement date.
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Financial Section
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2019
The following actuarial methods and assumptions were used to determine the most recent contribution rates reported in the schedules of employer and nonemployer contributions calculated as of June 30, three years prior to the end of the first calendar year in which contributions are reported:

Actuarial cost method Amortization method Remaining amortization period Asset valuation method Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return
Cost of living adjustments

ERS
Entry age Level dollar, closed 18.2 years Five-year smoothed fair 2.75% 3.25 to 7.00% 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation None

PSERS
Entry age Level dollar, closed 21.9 years Five-year smoothed fair 2.75% n/a 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation 1.50% Semi-annually

LRS
Entry age Level dollar, open Infinite Five-year smoothed fair 2.75% n/a 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation 1.50% Semi-annually

Actuarial cost method Amortization method Remaining amortization period Asset valuation method Inflation Salary increases Investment rate of return
Cost of living adjustments

GJRS Entry age Level percent of pay, closed 17.8 years Five-year smoothed fair 2.75% 4.50% 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation None

GMPF Entry age Level dollar, closed 17.3 years Five-year smoothed fair 2.75% n/a 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation None

Actuarial cost method Amortization method Remaining amortization period Asset valuation method Inflation Salary increases
ERS JRS LRS Investment rate of return
Cost of living adjustments

SEAD - OPEB Entry age Level percent, open Infinite Fair value of assets 2.75%
3.25-7.00% 4.50% n/a 7.50% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation None

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Financial Section
Notes to Required Supplementary Information (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2019 Required Supplementary Information Schedules for the System as a participating employer: (1) Schedules of the System's Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability
The information in this schedule presents historical information related to the OPEB liability that is recognized by the System in the current period financial statements. This trend information will be accumulated to display a 10 year presentation.
(2) Schedules of the System's Contributions to OPEB Plans This schedule presents the required contributions and the percent of required contributions actually contributed.
(3) Individual Plan Information This note provides information about changes of benefit terms, changes of assumptions, and methods and assumptions used in calculations of actuarially determined contributions.
(a) SEAD-OPEB Changes of benefit terms none Changes of assumptions On December 17, 2015, the SEAD Board adopted recommended changes to the economic and demographic assumptions utilized by the Plan. Primary among the changes were the updates to rates of mortality, retirement, disability, withdrawal and salary increases. On March 15, 2018, the Board adopted a new funding policy. Because of this new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was reduced from 7.50% to 7.40% for June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation. In addition, based on the Board's new funding policy, the assumed investment rate of return was further reduced by 0.10% from 7.40% to 7.30% as of the June 30, 2018 Measurement Date.
(b) State OPEB Fund Changes of benefit terms In the June 30, 2010 actuarial valuation, there was a change of benefit terms to require Medicare-eligible recipients to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan to receive the State subsidy. Changes of assumptions In the revised June 30, 2017 actuarial valuation, there was a change relating to employee allocation. Employees were previously allocated based on their Retirement System membership, and currently employees are allocated based on their current employer payroll location. In the June 30, 2015 actuarial valuation, decremental and underlying inflation assumptions were changed to reflect the Retirement Systems' experience studies. In the June 30, 2012 actuarial valuation, a data audit was performed and data collection procedures and assumptions were changed.
85

Additional Information

Financial Section

Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities - Survivors Benefit Fund Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Equity in pooled investment fund Total assets
Liabilities: Due to other funds/plans
Total liabilities

Balance 6/30/2018

Additions Deductions

Balance 6/30/2019

$

91

148,450

148,541

-- 10,208
10,208

5

86

--

158,658

5

158,744

148,541

$

148,541

10,208 10,208

(5)

158,744

(5)

158,744

See accompanying independent auditors' report.

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Financial Section
Additional Information
Schedule of Administrative Expenses - Contributions and Expenses Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)

Contributions from fiduciary funds: Employees' Retirement System Public School Employees Retirement System Legislative Retirement System Georgia Judicial Retirement System Georgia Military Pension Fund Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund District Attorneys Retirement Fund Georgia Defined Contribution Plan 401(k) Plan 457 Plan State Employees' Assurance Department - OPEB
Total fiduciary funds
Contributions from proprietary fund: State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund
Total contributions
Expenses: Personal services: Salaries and fringes Retirement contributions FICA Health insurance Miscellaneous
Communications: Postage Publications and printing Telecommunications Travel
Professional services: Accounting services Computer services Contracts Actuarial services Medical services Audit fees Legal services
Management fees: Building maintenance
Other services and charges: Temporary services Supplies and materials Repairs and maintenance Courier services Depreciation Miscellaneous Office equipment
Total expenses Net income
See accompanying independent auditors' report.

$

7,142

1,377

290

820

235

2

1

882

3,431

724

716

15,620

80 15,700

5,581 1,307
403 220
51 7,562

253 9
98 18 378

714 877 3,691 298 111 368
27 6,086

635

560

84

29

4

290

70

2

1,039

15,700

$

0

87

Additional Information Schedule of Investment Expenses
Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Investment advisory and custodial fees Miscellaneous Total investment expenses
See accompanying independent auditors' report.

Financial Section

$

8,124

12,199

$

20,323

88

Investment Section
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Investment Section

Investment Overview
Slowing global growth and heightened geopolitical tensions are key themes as a new fiscal year begins. For the U.S., annual economic growth as measured by Real GDP rose 2.3%. This is a deceleration from last fiscal year, a trend that is generally consistent across the world. Overall, U.S. equity returns this past year were up over 9%, while foreign markets lagged with a modest 1% return. Longer-term periods for total equities were generally quite positive.
We continually emphasize that the pension plan has a long-term investment horizon and that short-term concerns should not drive investment decisions. The System invests primarily in a mix of liquid, high-quality bonds and stocks. In addition, the System continues to build its private markets program in a disciplined manner. These types of investments further diversify the portfolio and allow the System to participate in rising markets while moderating the risks on the downside. A high-quality balanced fund has proven to be a successful strategy in a variety of markets over long periods of time.
As in previous years, the bias to quality was a primary goal and was successfully met. "Conservation of Capital" and "Conservatism" remain the guiding principles for investment decisions. The Board of Trustees continues to use a diversified portfolio to accomplish these objectives.
U.S. economic growth has slowed somewhat to slightly over 2% with a strong consumer sector offsetting a slowing manufacturing sector. A relatively low inflation rate, strong employment, and rising wages are keeping consumer spending strong. The international economic situation is not as resilient, which has prompted central banks worldwide to shift to a policy of accommodation after broadly raising rates the last few years. Globally, most surprising has been the continued aggressive bond-buying program in Europe where the overall deposit rate is negative and a shockingly large number of corporate issues are selling at negative rates. One emerging trend is a decline in the outlook for corporate earnings.
Studies undertaken to evaluate the investment returns of pension funds over very long-time horizons indicate that the asset allocation decision has the largest impact on the fund's returns. Although the returns for the various asset categories vary from year to year, over the long term, equities typically outperform fixed income and cash by a very wide margin. For that reason, the System has generally maintained significant equity exposure with the remainder of the fund invested in fixed income securities designed to generate income and preserve capital.
Returns for one, three, five, ten and twenty-year periods are presented in this section. Longer periods, such as the twentyyear, allow for a more valid evaluation of returns, both in absolute terms and relative to an asset class index, by reducing emphasis on the short-term volatility of markets. The Daily Valuation Method, a time-weighted rate of return, was used to calculate returns in a manner consistent with the CFA Institute's objectives as stated in its publication "Global Investment Performance Standards Handbook," third edition.

The return for the S&P 500 was 10.4%. The S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P SmallCap 600 indexes had returns of 1.4% and (4.9%), respectively. Growth stocks generally outperformed value stocks for the year, while, by sector, utilities edged out information technology for the best performance. Energy was the worst-performing sector and was one of only two sectors that declined this past fiscal year.
International market returns were positive but weak. The MSCI EAFE Index returned 1.3%, and the Emerging Market Index had a return of 1.2%. For reference, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index was up 1.6% for the year.
Interest rates declined the last year across the maturity spectrum. Parts of the yield curve inverted this year as the ten-year treasury yield dropped. In fact, the ten-year Treasury return was 10.3% as compared to returns of 2.3%, 3.0%, and 7.4% for the threemonth, one-year, and five-year Treasuries, respectively. During the fiscal year, the Federal Reserve raised rates twice for a total of 50 basis points.
We look at two fixed income indexes to measure the bond market's performance. The Bloomberg Barclays Government / Credit Index had a return of 8.5%. It is a broad index containing corporate and government-sponsored bonds as well as Treasuries. The FTSE Gov/Corp AAA/AA had a return of 7.4% and is a broad index containing higher-rated corporate bonds as well as Treasuries and government securities. The spread between corporate bonds and Treasury bonds widened during the first half of the fiscal year as the Federal Reserve pushed rates higher. This trend reversed in the second half of the fiscal year, leading to better corporate performance.
In summary, the investment status of the System is excellent. The high quality of the System's investments is in keeping with the continued policy of "Conservatism" and "Conservation of Capital."
Prepared by the Division of Investment Services

90

Pooled Investment Fund
As of June 30, 2019 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Legislative Retirement System (LRS) Georgia Judicial Retirement System (GJRS) State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD) - Active State Employees' Assurance Department (SEAD) - OPEB Survivors Benefit Fund (SBF) Georgia Military Pension Fund (GMPF)
Total

Investment Section

$

13,567,302

942,101

34,559

478,823

305,795

1,233,750

158,658

26,404

$

16,747,392

Rates of Return

16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0
8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year 10 Year 20 Year

Equities MSCI ACWI ex US

S&P 1500

10.0

8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

0.0

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year 10 Year 20 Year

Fixed Income 1 month T bills

Barclays Govt/Credit

10.0

8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

0.0

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year 10 Year 20 Year

Total Portfolio

CPI

Equities

S&P 1500 MSCI ACWI ex US

Fixed Income

Barclay's Govt/Credit

1 Month T-Bills

Total Portfolio

1 year 3 year 5 year 10 year 20 year

6.54% 12.92%
8.40% 12.69%
5.36%

9.32% 13.91% 10.45% 14.73%
6.30%

1.29% 9.39% 2.16% 6.54%
--%

7.08% 1.80% 2.60% 3.42% 5.01%

8.52% 2.41% 3.11 % 4.09% 5.02%

2.28% 1.32% 0.81% 0.44% 1.66%

6.90% 9.49% 6.66% 9.70% 5.79%

Note: Time-weighted rates of return are calculated using the Daily Valuation Method based on market rates of return.

CPI
1.66% 2.06% 1.48% 1.74% 2.18%

91

Asset Allocation at Fair Value

Investment Section

80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00%
0.00%

2019

2018

2017

Equities Mutual & Commingled Funds

2016

2015

Fixed Income Private Equity

2014

Investment Summary

Asset Allocation as of June 30 (in percentages)

Equities Fixed Income Mutual and Commingled Funds Private Equity

2019 61.1% 27.4 9.7 1.8

2018 61.9 28.1 8.8 1.2

2017 63.9 27.1 8.2 0.8

2016 62.3 29.5 7.6 0.6

2015 65.3 27.2 7.2 0.3

2014 67.2 25.6 7.1 0.1

Total

100.0% 100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

Asset Allocation as of June 30 (in millions)

Equities Fixed Income Mutual and Commingled Funds Private Equity

2019
$ 11,138 4,984 1,769 335

2018
11,140 5,040 1,599 222

2017
11,030 4,668 1,421 134

2016
10,005 4,733 1,226 94

2015
10,915 4,543 1,204 52

2014
11,372 4,314 1,209 22

Total

$ 18,226 18,001 17,253 16,058 16,714 16,917

92

Schedule of Fees and Commissions (In thousands)
Year ended June 30, 2019

Investment Advisors' Fees:

U.S. Equity

$

International Equity

Fixed Income

Investment Commissions:

U.S. Equity

International Equity

Transaction Fees:

Miscellaneous*:

Total Fees and Commissions

$

*Includes capitalized fees not included in total investment expenses shown on page 88.

Investment Section
3,190 4,351
--
1,690 1,150
648 19,061 30,090

93

Twenty Largest Equity Holdings (In thousands)
As of June 30, 2019

Shares
1,763,294 113,471 974,584 162,341 624,287 652,410 850,168 438,470 616,940 1,106,213 464,800 293,419 625,698 185,950 1,150,157 1,445,785 284,612 469,999 411,837 1,947,386

Company
Microsoft Corp. Amazon.Com Inc. Apple Inc. Alphabet Inc. Facebook Inc. Visa Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Johnson & Johnson Exxon Mobil Corp. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. UnitedHealth Group Procter & Gamble Co. Netflix Inc. Verizon Communications Inc. Pfizer Inc. The Home Depot Inc. Chevron Corp. The Walt Disney Co. Bank of America Corp.

Investment Section

Fair Value

$

236,211

214,872

192,890

175,646

120,487

113,226

95,049

93,469

85,927

84,769

78,760

71,597

68,608

68,303

65,709

62,631

59,191

58,487

57,509

56,474

Top Twenty Equities Remaining Equities

$

2,059,815

9,077,616

Total Equities
A complete listing is available upon written request, subject to restrictions of O.C.G.A. Section 47-1-14.

$

11,137,431

94

Top 10 Fixed Income Holdings*
As of June 30, 2019

Investment Section

Issuer
US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE US TREAS. NOTE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY US TREAS. BOND

Year of Maturity
2024 2025 2025 2025 2027 2023 2027 2021 2022 2039

Interest Rate

Par Value (in thousands)

2.2500% $ 2.6250 2.5000 2.7500 2.2500 1.5000 2.2500 2.1250 2.7000 3.5000

313,000 200,000 200,000 190,000 192,000 195,000 160,000 153,000 141,000 113,000

Fair Value (in thousands)

$

320,287

208,836

207,406

200,108

196,658

193,378

163,800

154,166

140,843

134,227

Total of 10 Largest ERS & GDCP Fixed Income Holdings Remaining Fixed Income Holdings
Total ERS and Defined Contribution Fixed Income Securities

1,919,709 $ 3,064,330
$ 4,984,039

*A complete listing is available upon written request, subject to restrictions of O.C.G.A. Section 47-1-14.

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Actuarial Section
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Actuarial Section

ERS April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director
Members of the Board:
Section 47-2-26 of the law governing the operation of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia provides that the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the Retirement System on the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the Board of Trustees. We have submitted the report giving the results of the actuarial valuation of the System prepared as of June 30, 2018. The report indicates that annual employer contributions at the rate of 19.91% of compensation for Old Plan Members, 24.66% of compensation for New Plan Members, and 21.57% of compensation for GSEPS Members for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are sufficient to support the benefits of the System.
In preparing the valuation, the actuary relied on data provided by the System. While not verifying data at the source, the actuary performed tests for consistency and reasonableness. Our firm, as actuary, is responsible for all of the actuarial trend data in the financial section of the annual report and the supporting schedules in the actuarial section of the annual report.
In our opinion, the valuation is complete and accurate, and the methodology and assumptions are reasonable as a basis for the valuation. The valuation takes into account the effect of all amendments to the System enacted through the 2018 session of the General Assembly. The valuation reflects two one-time 2% payments to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2018 and January 2019. Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%.

The System is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The actuarial assumptions recommended by the actuary and adopted by the Board are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the System and to reasonable expectations of anticipated experience under the System. The assumptions and methods used for financial reporting purposes meet the parameters set by Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). The funding objective of the plan is that contribution rates over time will remain level as a percent of payroll. The valuation method used is the entry age normal cost method. The normal contribution rate to cover current cost has been determined as a level percent of payroll. Gains and losses are reflected in the total unfunded accrued liability which is being amortized on a level dollar basis in accordance with the funding policy adopted by the Board.
The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 67 and 68. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
We have provided the following information and supporting schedules for the Actuarial Section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:
Summary of Actuarial Assumptions Schedule of Active Members Schedule of Funding Progress Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability Solvency Test Results
The System is being funded in conformity with the minimum funding standard set forth in Code Section 47-20-10 of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law and the funding policy adopted by the Board. In our opinion the System is operating on an actuarially sound basis. Assuming that contributions to the System are made by the employer from year to year in the future at the rates recommended on the basis of the successive valuations, the continued sufficiency

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Actuarial Section

of the retirement fund to provide the benefits called for under the System may be safely anticipated.
This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience in performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the System and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the System.
Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors as the following: plan experience differing from that

anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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Actuarial Section

PSERS April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Georgia Public School Employees Retirement System Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director
Members of the Board:
Section 47-4-60 of the law governing the operation of the Georgia Public School Employees Retirement System provides that the employer contribution shall be actuarially determined and approved by the Board of Trustees. We have submitted the report giving the results of the actuarial valuation of the System prepared as of June 30, 2018. Based on a monthly benefit accrual rate of $15.25, which is effective July 1, 2018, the valuation indicates that annual employer contributions of $30,264,000 or $865.85 per active member for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are sufficient to support the benefits of the System.
Since the previous valuation, the monthly benefit rate has been increased from $15.00 to $15.25 per year of creditable service with an effective date of July 1, 2018. In addition, the results of the valuation reflect that the Board granted a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on July 1, 2018 to certain retired members and beneficiaries rather than the 1.50% anticipated cost-of-living adjustments to retired members on July 1, 2018 and on January 1, 2019.
Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%.
In preparing the valuation, the actuary relied on data provided by the System. While not verifying data at the source, the actuary performed tests for consistency and reasonableness. Our firm, as actuary, is responsible for all of the actuarial trend data in the financial section of the annual report and the supporting schedules in the actuarial section of the annual report.

In our opinion, the valuation is complete and accurate, and the methodology and assumptions are reasonable as a basis for the valuation. The valuation takes into account the effect of all amendments to the System enacted through the 2018 session of the General Assembly.
The System is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The actuarial assumptions recommended by the actuary and adopted by the Board are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the System and to reasonable expectations of anticipated experience under the System. The assumptions and methods used for financial reporting purposes meet the parameters set by Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). The funding objective of the plan is that contribution rates over time will remain level as a dollar per active member. The valuation method used is the entry age normal cost method. The normal contribution rate to cover current cost has been determined as a dollar per active member. Gains and losses are reflected in the total unfunded accrued liability which is being amortized as a level dollar per active member in accordance with the funding policy adopted by the Board.
The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 67 and 68. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
We have provided the following information and supporting schedules for the Actuarial Section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:
Summary of Actuarial Assumptions Schedule of Active Members Schedule of Funding Progress Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability Solvency Test Results

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The System is currently being funded in conformity with the minimum funding standard set forth in Code Section 47-20-10 of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law and the funding policy adopted by the Board. In our opinion the System is currently operating on an actuarially sound basis. Assuming that contributions to the System are made by the employer from year to year in the future at the rates recommended on the basis of the successive actuarial valuations, the continued sufficiency of the retirement fund to provide the benefits called for under the System may be safely anticipated.
This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience in performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the System and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the System.

Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors as the following: plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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GJRS April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Georgia Judicial Retirement System Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director
Members of the Board:
Section 47-23-21 of the law governing the operation of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System provides that the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the Retirement System on the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the Board of Trustees. We have submitted the report giving the results of the actuarial valuation of the System prepared as of June 30, 2018. The report indicates that annual employer contributions at the rate of 8.38% of compensation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are sufficient to support the benefits of the System.
The results of the valuation reflect the two one-time payments to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2018 and January 2019.
In preparing the valuation, the actuary relied on data provided by the System. While not verifying data at the source, the actuary performed tests for consistency and reasonableness. Our firm, as actuary, is responsible for all of the actuarial trend data in the financial section of the annual report and the supporting schedules in the actuarial section of the annual report.
In our opinion, the valuation is complete and accurate, and the methodology and assumptions are reasonable as a basis for the valuation. The valuation takes into account the effect of all amendments to the System enacted through the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%.

The System is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The actuarial assumptions recommended by the actuary and adopted by the Board are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the System and to reasonable expectations of anticipated experience under the System. The assumptions and methods used for financial reporting purposes meet the parameters set by Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). The funding objective of the plan is that contribution rates over time will remain level as a percent of payroll. The valuation method used is the entry age normal cost method. The normal contribution rate to cover current cost has been determined as a level percent of payroll. Gains and losses are reflected in the total unfunded accrued liability which is negative and being amortized as a level percent of payroll in accordance with the funding policy adopted by the Board.
The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 67 and 68. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
We have provided the following information and supporting schedules for the Actuarial Section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:
Summary of Actuarial Assumptions Schedule of Active Members Schedule of Funding Progress Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability Solvency Test Results
The System is being funded in conformity with the minimum funding standard set forth in Code Section 47-20-10 of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law and the funding policy adopted by the Board. In our opinion the System is operating on an actuarially sound basis. Assuming that contributions to the System are made by the employer from year to year in the future at the rates recommended on the

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basis of the successive actuarial valuations, the continued sufficiency of the retirement fund to provide the benefits called for under the System may be safely anticipated.
This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience in performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the retirement system and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the System.
Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors

as the following: plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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LRS April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Legislative Retirement System of Georgia Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director
Members of the Board:
Section 47-6-22 of the law governing the operation of the Georgia Legislative Retirement System provides that the actuary shall make periodic valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the Retirement System on the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the Board of Trustees. We have submitted the report giving the results of the actuarial valuation of the System prepared as of June 30, 2018. The report indicates that no annual employer contributions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are required to support the benefits of the System.
The results of the valuation reflect that the Board did not grant the anticipated cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to retired members on July 1, 2018 and on January 1, 2019. In addition, the results of the valuation reflect the two one-time payments to certain retirees and beneficiaries effective July 2018 and January 2019.
In preparing the valuation, the actuary relied on data provided by the System. While not verifying data at the source, the actuary performed tests for consistency and reasonableness. Our firm, as actuary, is responsible for all of the actuarial trend data in the financial section of the annual report and the supporting schedules in the actuarial section of the annual report.
In our opinion, the valuation is complete and accurate, and the methodology and assumptions are reasonable as a basis for the valuation. The valuation takes into account the effect of all amendments to the System enacted through the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater

than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%.
The System is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The actuarial assumptions recommended by the actuary and adopted by the Board are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the System and to reasonable expectations of anticipated experience under the System. The assumptions and methods used for financial reporting purposes meet the parameters set by Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). The funding objective of the plan is that contribution rates over time will remain level as a dollar per active member. The valuation method used is the entry age normal cost method. The normal contribution rate to cover current cost has been determined as a level dollar per active member. Gains and losses are reflected in the total unfunded accrued liability which is negative and being amortized as a level dollar per active member in accordance with the funding policy adopted by the Board.
The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 67 and 68. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
We have provided the following information and supporting schedules for the Actuarial Section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:
Summary of Actuarial Assumptions Schedule of Active Members Schedule of Funding Progress Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability Solvency Test Results
The System is being funded in conformity with the minimum funding standard set forth in Code Section 47-20-10 of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law and the funding policy adopted by the Board. In our opinion the System is

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operating on an actuarially sound basis. Assuming that contributions to the System are made by the employer from year to year in the future at the rates recommended on the basis of the successive actuarial valuations, the continued sufficiency of the retirement fund to provide the benefits called for under the System may be safely anticipated.
This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience in performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the retirement system and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the System.

Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors as the following: plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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GMPF April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Georgia Military Pension Fund Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director

Members of the Board:

Section 47-24-22 of the law governing the operation of the Georgia Military Pension Fund provides that the actuary shall make periodic valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the Pension Fund on the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the Board of Trustees. We have submitted the report giving the results of the actuarial valuation of the Fund prepared as of June 30, 2018. The report indicates that annual employer contributions of $2,683,883 or $194.43 per active member for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are sufficient to support the benefits of the Fund.
Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%.
In preparing the valuation, the actuary relied on data provided by the Fund. While not verifying data at the source, the actuary performed tests for consistency and reasonableness. Our firm, as actuary, is responsible for all of the actuarial trend data in the financial section of the annual report and the supporting schedules in the actuarial section of the annual report.
In our opinion, the valuation is complete and accurate, and the methodology and assumptions are reasonable as a basis for the valuation. The valuation takes into account the effect of all amendments to the Fund enacted through the 2018 session of the General Assembly.
The Fund is funded on an actuarial reserve basis. The actuarial assumptions recommended by the actuary and adopted by the Board are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the Fund and to reasonable

expectations of anticipated experience under the Fund. The assumptions and methods used for financial reporting purposes meet the parameters set by Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). The funding objective of the plan is that contribution rates over time will remain level as a dollar per active member. The valuation method used is the entry age normal cost method. The normal contribution rate to cover current cost has been determined as a dollar per active member. Gains and losses are reflected in the total unfunded accrued liability which is being amortized as a level dollar per active member in accordance with the funding policy adopted by the Board.
The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 67 and 68. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
We have provided the following information and supporting schedules for the Actuarial Section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:
Summary of Actuarial Assumptions Schedule of Active Members Schedule of Funding Progress Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability Solvency Test Results
The Fund is being funded in conformity with the minimum funding standard set forth in Code Section 47-20-10 of the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law and the funding policy adopted by the Board. In our opinion the Fund is operating on an actuarially sound basis. Assuming that contributions to the Fund are made by the employer from year to year in the future at the rates recommended on the basis of the successive actuarial valuations, the continued sufficiency of the retirement fund to provide the benefits called for under the Fund may be safely anticipated.

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This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience is performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the retirement system and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the Fund.
Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors as the following: plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions;

changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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SEAD Post-Retirement (SEAD-OPEB) April 18, 2019

3550 Busbee Pkwy, Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (678) 388-1700 Fax (678) 388-1730 www.CavMacConsulting.com

Board of Trustees Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Two Northside 75, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318

Attn: Mr. James Potvin, Executive Director
Members of the Board:
Chapters 47-2 and 47-19 of the Code of Georgia which govern the operation of the Georgia Employees' Group Term Life Insurance Plan provide that the actuary shall make periodic valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the Insurance Plan on the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the Board of Trustees. In this report, we have determined liabilities for life insurance benefits payable upon death after retirement (Post-Retirement).
We have determined the liabilities for life insurance benefits payable upon death after retirement. We have submitted the report giving the results of the valuation of the Plan prepared as of June 30, 2018. The report indicates, for post-retirement benefits, there is no employer annual required contribution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Since the previous valuation, the Board has amended the funding policy to change the long-term assumed rate of return assumption. Effective with the June 30, 2017 valuation, the assumed rate of return will be reduced by 0.10% (10 basis points) from the immediate prior actuarial valuation, as long as the actual rate of return for the fiscal year ending with the current valuation date exceeds the assumed rate of return from the immediate prior actuarial valuation. The assumed rate of return may not decrease below 7.00% net of investment expenses. Since the actual rate of return for the year ending June 30, 2018 was greater than 7.40%, the assumed rate of return used in the current valuation was decreased from 7.40% to 7.30%. Gains and losses are reflected in the unfunded accrued liability. The actuarial assumptions used are in the aggregate reasonably related to the experience under the Plan and to reasonable expectations of anticipated experience under the Plan. In our opinion, the Plan is operating on an actuarially sound basis and the sufficiency of the funds to provide the benefits called for by the Plan may be safely anticipated assuming future actuarially determined contributions (ADC) are contributed when due.

The Plan and the employers are required to comply with the financial reporting requirements of GASB Statements No. 74 and 75. The necessary disclosure information is provided in separate supplemental reports.
This is to certify that the independent consulting actuary is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has experience in performing valuations for public retirement systems, that the valuation was prepared in accordance with principles of practice prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board, and that the actuarial calculations were performed by qualified actuaries in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures, based on the current provisions of the retirement system and on actuarial assumptions that are internally consistent and reasonably based on the actual experience of the Plan.
Future actuarial results may differ significantly from the current results presented in this report due to such factors as the following: plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions; changes in economic or demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization period or additional cost or contribution requirements based on the plan's funded status); and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Since the potential impact of such factors is outside the scope of a normal annual actuarial valuation, an analysis of the range of results is not presented herein.
The actuarial computations presented in this report are for purposes of determining the recommended funding amounts for the System. Use of these computations for purposes other than meeting these requirements may not be appropriate.

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Sincerely yours,

Actuarial Section

Edward J. Koebel, EA, FCA, MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary

Cathy Turcot Principal and Managing Director

Ben Mobley, EA, FCA, MAAA Senior Actuary

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Summary of Plan Provisions
ERS Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(a), pages 30-31. PSERS Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(b), page 32. LRS Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(c), page 33. GJRS Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(d), pages 33-34. GMPF Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(e), pages 34-35. SEAD-OPEB Please see Notes to Financial Statements, (2)(h), pages 36-37.
The following Boards are responsible for establishing and maintaining the funding policies of the various defined benefit pension plans administered by the System:
Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System: ERS, LRS, and GMPF Board of Trustees of the Public School Employees Retirement System: PSERS Board of Trustees of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System: GJRS
The following Board is responsible for establishing and maintaining the funding policy of the defined benefit post-employment life insurance plan administered by the System:
Board of Directors of the State Employees' Assurance Department: SEAD-OPEB
ERS, PSERS, LRS, GJRS, and GMPF are all subject to the provisions of GASB Statement No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension Plans, an amendment of GASB Statement No. 25 (GASB 67). All of the plans covered under GASB 67 use the Entry Age Normal actuarial cost method for both funding and financial reporting purposes. This continues a long-standing practice for all of those plans and provides a point of consistency between the funding provisions and the GASB 67 requirements.
SEAD-OPEB is subject to the provisions of GASB 74. SEAD-OPEB uses the Entry Age Normal actuarial cost method for both funding and financial reporting purposes.
For all of the plans covered under GASB 67, the GASB 67 reports prepared as of June 30, 2019 were largely based on the data, assumptions, and results of the annual funding valuations as of June 30, 2018. The Total Pension Liability (TPL) for each plan, determined using the Entry Age Normal method, was then rolled forward to the June 30, 2019 measurement date. The Net Pension Liability for each plan is equal to the rolled forward TPL less the plan's net position as of June 30, 2019.
For the plan covered under GASB 74, the GASB 74 report prepared as of June 30, 2019 was largely based on the data, assumptions, and results of the annual funding valuation as of June 30, 2018. The Total OPEB Liability (TOL) for the plan, determined using the Entry Age Normal method, was then rolled forward to the June 30, 2019 measurement date. The Net OPEB Liability for the plan is equal to the rolled forward TOL less the plan's net position as of June 30, 2019.
For the funding valuations as of June 30, 2018, the Actuarial Value of Assets is calculated using a five-year smoothing methodology, whereby excesses and shortfalls of actual investment income over or under the expected investment return will be recognized over the succeeding five-year periods.
For the life insurance plan's funding valuation as of June 30, 2018, the Actuarial Value of Assets is equal to the Fair Value of Assets as of June 30, 2018.
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Summary of Plan Provisions
For the funding valuations, each plan covered under GASB 67 utilizes a 7.30% assumed rate of return and a 7.30% discount rate for the calculation of the respective plans' liabilities. The Single Equivalent Interest Rate required under GASB 67 has been determined to be 7.30% by the plans' actuaries. The plan covered under GASB 74 utilizes a 7.30% assumed rate of return and a 7.30% discount rate for the calculation of the plan's liabilities. The Single Equivalent Interest Rate required under GASB 74 has been determined to be 7.30% by the plan's actuaries.
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The laws governing the Employees' Retirement System and the plans it administers require an actuary to perform an annual valuation of the soundness of the plans. In addition, the actuary must perform at least once every five years an actuarial investigation of the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the System. The latest valuation was performed as of June 30, 2018 based on actuarial assumptions approved by the Board during the last experience study on December 17, 2015.
The more pertinent facts and significant assumptions underlying the computations included in the June 30, 2018 reports are as follows:

Valuation Date Actuarial Cost Method
Amortization Method
Amortization Period
Actuarial Asset Valuation Method
Investment Rate of Return Inflation Rate Projected Salary Increases COLA

ERS

PSERS

GJRS

June 30, 2018 Entry age

June 30, 2018 Entry age

June 30, 2018 Entry age

Level dollar, closed Level dollar, closed

Level percent of pay, closed

LRS
June 30, 2018 Entry age
Level dollar, open

GMPF
June 30, 2018 Entry age
Level dollar, closed

15.3 years

20.4 years

15.6 years

Infinite

15.6 years

The actuarial value of assets was based on the total fair value income of investments, with the excess or shortfall of actual investment income over or under the expected investment return smoothed over five years. One-fifth of the excess or shortfall is recognized each year for five years.

7.30% 2.75% 3.25 to 7.00% None

7.30% 2.75%
n/a 1.50% Semi-annually

7.30% 2.75% 4.50% None

7.30% 2.75%
n/a 3.00% Annually

7.30% 2.75%
n/a None

Valuation Date Actuarial Cost Method
Amortization Method
Amortization Period
Actuarial Asset Valuation Method
Investment Rate of Return Inflation Rate Projected Salary Increases
ERS GJRS LRS COLA

SEAD-OPEB June 30, 2018
Entry age Level percent, open
Infinite
Fair Value of Assets
7.30% 2.75%
3.25-7.00% 4.50% n/a None

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Rates of Withdrawal Prior to Retirement (Withdrawal, Death, Disability)

ERS
Representative values of the assumed annual rates of separation other than retirement for non-law enforcement officers are as follows. Special rates of separation apply to law enforcement officers.

Annual Rates of Annual Rates of

Death

Disability

Age Men Women Men Women

20 .0320% .0177% .05% .02%

25 .0349 .0192

.05

.02

30 .0412 .0245

.05

.02

35 .0717 .0441

.05

.02

40 .1001 .0655

.25

.10

45 .1399 .1043

.48

.25

50 .1983 .1555

.70

.45

55

.2810 .2228

1.05

.73

60 .4092 .3058

--

--

65 .5600 .4304

--

--

Annual Rates of Withdrawal Years of Service

0-4

5-9

10 & over

Age

Men Women Men Women Men Women

20

35.00% 30.00%

--%

--%

--%

--%

25

27.50 25.00 15.00 17.50

--

--

30

23.00 21.50 11.50 12.50

7.50

8.25

35

21.50 19.50 10.00 10.50

6.00

6.00

40

19.50 18.25

9.50

9.50

4.75

5.00

45

18.60 16.50

9.00

8.00

4.00

4.00

50

16.60 15.00

7.25

7.25

4.25

4.25

55

14.50 14.00

7.00

7.00

4.75

4.50

60

14.00 14.50

6.00

6.25

--

--

65

15.00 17.00 10.00 11.00

--

--

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Rates of Withdrawal Prior to Retirement (Withdrawal, Death, Disability)

PSERS

Annual Rates of Annual

Death

Rates of

Disability

Age Men Women Both

20 .0320% .0177%

--%

25 .0349 .0192

--

30 .0412 .0245

--

35 .0717 .0441

.0025

40 .1001 .0655

.0110

45 .1399 .1043

.0370

50 .1983 .1555

.0865

55 .2810 .2228

.2250

60 .4092 .3058

.3500

65 .5600 .4304

--

Annual Rates of Withdrawal Years of Service

0-4

5-9

10 & over

Age Men Women Men Women Men Women

20

37.00% 32.00%

--%

--%

--%

--%

25

28.00 28.00 17.00 18.00

--

--

30

25.00 23.00 15.00 15.00 12.00 10.00

35

23.00 19.00 13.00 13.00

9.00 10.00

40

21.00 17.00 12.00 12.00

7.50

8.00

45

19.00

15.50

11.00

10.00

6.50

7.00

50

17.00 14.00

9.00

8.50

6.50

6.00

55

15.00 12.00

9.00

8.00

6.00

5.50

60

12.00 11.00

7.50

7.50

--

--

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions

Actuarial Section

Rates of Withdrawal Prior to Retirement (Withdrawal, Death, Disability)

GJRS

Annual Rates of

Withdrawal

Death

Disability

Age

Both

Men Women Both

20

4.0%

.032% .018%

.03%

25

4.0

.035 .019

.03

30

4.0

.041 .025

.05

35

4.0

.072 .044

.08

40

6.0

.100 .066

.10

45

4.0

.140 .104

.18

50

3.0

.198 .156

.25

55

2.5

.281 .223

.45

60

2.5

.409 .306

.73

65

2.5

.560 .430

1.18

LRS

Annual Rates of

Withdrawal

Death

Age

Both

Men Women

20

8.0%

.032% .018%

25

8.0

.035 .019

30

8.0

.041 .025

35

8.0

.072 .044

40

8.0

.100 .066

45

8.5

.140 .104

50

8.5

.198 .156

55

9.0

.281 .223

60

9.0

.409 .306

65

9.0

.560 .430

GMPF

Rates of Withdrawal from Active Service

Service 2 or Less 3-7 8-9 10-14 15-19 20 or more

Rates 13.0% 17.5 14.0 13.5
8.5 14.5

Age

Rates of Death

Men

Women

25

.0349% .0192%

30

.0412

.0245

35

.0717

.0441

40

.1001

.0655

45

.1399

.1043

50

.1983

.1555

55

.2810

.2228

60

.4092

.3058

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions

Actuarial Section

Rates of Withdrawal Prior to Retirement (Withdrawal, Death, Disability)

SEAD-OPEB

All Groups

ERS

GJRS

Annual Rates of Death

Annual Rates of Disability

Annual Rates of Disability

Age

Men

Women

Men

Women

Both

20

.0320% .0177%

.05%

.02%

25

.0349

.0192

.05

.02

30

.0412

.0245

.05

.02

35

.0717

.0441

.05

.02

40

.1001

.0655

.25

.10

45

.1399

.1043

.48

.25

50

.1983

.1555

.70

.45

55

.2810

.2228

1.05

.73

60

.4092

.3058

--

--

65

.5600

.4304

--

--

.03% .03 .05 .08 .10 .18 .25 .45 .73 1.18

ERS

LRS

GJRS

Annual Rates of Withdrawal Years of Service

Annual Rates Annual Rates of Withdrawal of Withdrawal

0-4

5-9

10 & over

Age Men Women Men Women Men Women

20

35.00% 30.00%

--%

--%

--%

--%

25

27.50

25.00

15.00

17.50

--

--

30

23.00

21.50

11.50

12.50

7.50

8.25

35

21.50

19.50

10.00

10.50

6.00

6.00

40

19.50

18.25

9.50

9.50

4.75

5.00

45

18.60

16.50

9.00

8.00

4.00

4.00

50

16.60

15.00

7.25

7.25

4.25

4.25

55

14.50

14.00

7.00

7.00

4.75

4.50

60

14.00

14.50

6.00

6.25

--

--

65

15.00

17.00

10.00

11.00

--

--

Both 8.00% 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.50 8.50 9.00 9.00 9.00

Both 4.00% 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Retirement ERS

Actuarial Section

Old Plan

Early Retirement Age 60 for 30 years

34 years

More than 34 years

Age

Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women

50

2.0%

2.0%

7.5%

6.0% 100.0% 100.0% 90.0% 100.0%

52

2.0

2.0

7.5

6.0

100.0

100.0

90.0

100.0

55

3.0

3.5

7.5

10.0

100.0

100.0

75.0

90.0

57

3.5

5.0

10.5

10.0

100.0

100.0

70.0

70.0

60

--

--

15.0

20.0

97.5

95.0

40.0

55.0

62

--

--

32.0

40.0

97.5

95.0

40.0

65.0

65

--

--

35.0

40.0

35.0

40.0

35.0

40.0

67

--

--

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

70

--

--

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

35.0

75

--

--

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

New Plan and GSEPS

Early Retirement

Normal Retirement

Age

Men

Women

Men*

Women**

50

7.0%

4.5%

70.0%

50.0%

52

7.0

4.5

70.0

45.0

55

7.0

6.5

60.0

50.0

57

8.0

8.0

50.0

40.0

60

--

--

25.0

30.0

62

--

--

40.0

40.0

65

--

--

32.0

35.0

67

--

--

32.0

32.0

70

--

--

30.0

30.0

75

--

--

100.0

100.0

*An additional 10% of active male New Plan and GSEPS members less than age 55 and 20% between ages 55-59, inclusive, are expected to retire in the year in which they attain 30 years of service.
**An additional 20% of active female New Plan and GSEPS members less than age 60 are expected to retire in the year in which they attain 30 years of service.

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Retirement

Actuarial Section

PSERS GJRS LRS GMPF

Age Annual Rate of Retirement

Age

Annual Rate of Retirement

60

13.0%

68

23.0%

61

13.0

69

26.0

62

22.0

70

27.0

63

17.5

71

27.0

64

17.0

72

27.0

65

28.0

73

27.0

66

27.0

74

27.0

67

23.0

75 & over

100.0

Age
60 61 62 63-64 65-69 70-74 75

Annual Rate of Retirement
15.0% 10.0 12.0 10.0 15.0 25.0 100.0

Age Annual Rate of Retirement

60

10.0%

61

10.0

62

15.0

63

10.0

64

10.0

65

12.0

Age 66 67 68 69 70-74 75

Annual Rate of Retirement 12.0% 15.0 12.0 12.0 20.0
100.0

Age
60 61 62 63 64 65 & over

Annual Rate of Retirement
75.0% 60.0 70.0 60.0 60.0 100.0

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Retirement

Actuarial Section

SEAD-OPEB ERS Members
Age 50 52 55 57 60 62 65 67 70 75

Early Retirement

Men
2.0% 2.0 3.0 3.5 -- -- -- -- -- --

Women
2.0% 2.0 3.5 5.0 -- -- -- -- -- --

Old Plan

Age 60 or 30 years

Men
7.5% 7.5 7.5 10.5 15.0 32.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

Women
6.0% 6.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 40.0 40.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

34 years

Men
100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0
97.5 97.5 35.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

Women
100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0
95.0 95.0 40.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

More than 34 years

Men
90.0% 90.0 75.0 70.0 40.0 40.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

Women
100.0% 100.0
90.0 70.0 55.0 65.0 40.0 35.0 35.0 100.0

New Plan and GSEPS

Early Retirement

Normal Retirement

Age

Men

Women

Men*

Women**

50

7.0%

4.5%

70.0%

50.0%

52

7.0

4.5

70.0

45.0

55

7.0

6.5

60.0

50.0

57

8.0

8.0

50.0

40.0

60

--

--

25.0

30.0

62

--

--

40.0

40.0

65

--

--

32.0

35.0

67

--

--

32.0

32.0

70

--

--

30.0

30.0

75

--

--

100.0

100.0

*An additional 10% of active male New Plan and GSEPS members less than age 55 and 20% between ages 55-59, inclusive, are expected to retire in the year in which they attain 30 years of service.
**An additional 20% of active female New Plan and GSEPS members less than age 60 are expected to retire in the year in which they attain 30 years of service.
LRS Members

Age
60 61 62 63-64 65-66

Annual Rate of Retirement
10.0% 10.0 15.0 10.0 12.0

Age
67 68-69 70-74
75

Annual Rate of Retirement
15.0% 12.0 20.0 100.0

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Retirement
SEAD-OPEB GJRS Members

Actuarial Section

Age
60 61 62 63-64 65-66 67 68-69 70-74 75

Annual Rate of Retirement
15.0% 10.0 12.0 10.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 25.0 100.0

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Death After Retirement

Actuarial Section

For all plans except PSERS, the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table (projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set forward two years for both males and females) is used for the period after retirement and for dependent beneficiaries. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table (projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and and set back seven years for males and set forward three years for females) is used for the period after disability retirement. For PSERS, the RP-2000 BlueCollar Mortality Table (projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set forward three years for males and two years for females) is used for the period after service retirement and for beneficiaries of deceased members. The RP-2000 Disabled Mortality Table (projected to 2025 with projection scale BB and set forward five years for both males and females) is used for the period after disability retirement. For all plans, there is a margin for future mortality improvement in the tables.

ERS

Age

Men

Women

Age

Men

Women

40

0.1127% 0.0790%

65

1.1300% 0.8994%

45

0.1609

0.1230

70

1.8697

1.5281

50

0.2474

0.1872

75

3.2147

2.5220

55

0.4246

0.2918

80

5.5160

4.1628

60

0.6985

0.4923

85

9.5631

7.1239

PSERS

Age

Men

Women

Age

Men

Women

40

0.1476% 0.0995%

65

1.4859% 0.9774%

45

0.1974

0.1484

70

2.4262 1.7054

50

0.3057

0.2084

75

3.9830 2.7288

55

0.5644

0.2844

80

6.5238 4.4542

60

0.9575

0.5014

85

10.9551 7.5727

GJRS

Age

Men

Women

Age

Men

Women

40

0.1127% 0.0790%

65

1.1300% 0.8994%

45

0.1609

0.1230

70

1.8697

1.5281

50

0.2474

0.1872

75

3.2147

2.5220

55

0.4246

0.2918

80

5.5160

4.1628

60

0.6985

0.4923

85

9.5631

7.1239

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Summary of Actuarial Assumptions
Annual Rates of Death After Retirement

LRS GMPF

Age

Men

Women

Age

40

0.1127% 0.0790%

65

45

0.1609

0.1230

70

50

0.2474

0.1872

75

55

0.4246

0.2918

80

60

0.6985

0.4923

85

SEAD-OPEB

Age

Men

Women

Age

40

0.1127% 0.0790%

65

45

0.1609

0.1230

70

50

0.2474

0.1872

75

55

0.4246

0.2918

80

60

0.6985

0.4923

85

Age

Men

Women

Age

40

0.1127% 0.0790%

65

45

0.1609

0.1230

70

50

0.2474

0.1872

75

55

0.4246

0.2918

80

60

0.6985

0.4923

85

Actuarial Section

Men
1.1300% 1.8697 3.2147 5.5160 9.5631

Women
0.8994% 1.5281 2.5220 4.1628 7.1239

Men
1.1300% 1.8697 3.2147 5.5160 9.5631

Women
0.8994% 1.5281 2.5220 4.1628 7.1239

Men
1.1300% 1.8697 3.2147 5.5160 9.5631

Women
0.8994% 1.5281 2.5220 4.1628 7.1239

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Active Members

Actuarial Section

ERS

Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Active Members 71,272 68,566 66,081 63,942 61,550 60,486 60,416 59,766 60,906 60,405

Annual Payroll (in thousands) $ 2,674,155
2,571,042 2,486,780 2,414,884 2,335,773 2,315,625 2,352,920 2,384,358 2,546,492 2,634,129

Average Pay $ 37,520
37,497 37,632 37,767 37,949 38,284 38,945 39,895 41,810 43,608

Change 0.6% (0.1) 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.9 1.7 2.4 4.8 4.3

PSERS PSERS is not a compensation based plan.

Year
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Active Members
40,581 39,962 39,249 38,654 37,361 36,096 35,477 34,866 35,509 34,953

GJRS

Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Active Members 502 495 507 503 506 513 516 526 527 527

Annual Payroll (in thousands)

$

52,083

51,293

52,331

51,898

52,807

53,628

54,272

57,401

59,695

60,572

Average Pay $ 103,751
103,622 103,216 103,177 104,362 104,539 105,178 109,128 113,273 114,937

Change (2.1)% (0.1) (0.4) -- 1.1 0.2 0.6 3.8 3.8 1.5

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Active Members

Actuarial Section

LRS LRS is not a compensation based plan.
GMPF GMPF is not a compensation based plan.

Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Active Members 218 216 218 220 223 222 218 224 222 222
Active Members 12,019 13,032 13,776 13,526 13,573 13,469 13,754 13,850 13,037 13,804

SEAD-OPEB

Year
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Active Members
69,745 62,305 55,516 49,261 43,512 39,101 35,189 32,076 29,024 26,224

Note: Payroll data on page 122 for fiscal year 2018 will not equal that which is presented in the Financial section in the Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions on pages 68-69. Valuation data at that time was a snapshot of the valuation date, annualized for new hires, but does not include those who terminated during the year.

123

Member and Employer Contribution Rates

Actuarial Section

ERS

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Employer Rates

Member

Old Plan* New Plan

1.25% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25

10.41% 10.41 11.63 14.90 18.46 21.96 24.72 24.69 24.69 24.66

10.41% 10.41 11.63 14.90 18.46 21.96 24.72 24.69 24.69 24.66

GSEPS
6.54% 6.54 7.42 11.54 15.18 18.87 21.69 21.69 21.66 21.66

* Old Plan rate includes an employer pick-up of employee contributions.

PSERS

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Pre 7/1/12 Member
$ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year $ 36 per year

Post 7/1/12 Member

Employer

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $ 90 per year $ 90 per year $ 90 per year $ 90 per year $ 90 per year

$ 5,529,000 7,509,000
15,884,000 24,829,000 27,160,000 28,461,000 28,580,000 26,277,000 29,276,000 30,263,000

GJRS

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Member
7.50% 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50
124

Employer
3.85% 3.85 3.90 3.90 4.23 6.98 12.19 10.48 7.17 7.83

(continued)

Member and Employer Contribution Rates

Actuarial Section

LRS

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Member
8.50% 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50 8.50

Employer
$ 75,000 75,000 75,000
128,000 45,000 -- -- -- -- --

GMPF

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Member
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Employer
$ 1,434,000 1,282,000 1,521,000 1,703,000 1,892,000 1,893,369 1,989,530 2,017,875 2,377,312 2,537,272

SEAD-OPEB

Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Member - Old Plan
0.45% 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45

Member - New Plan, LRS, GJRS
0.23% 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23

Employer
--% -- 0.61 0.27 -- -- -- -- -- --

125

Schedules of Funding Progress - Defined Benefit Plans
(in thousands)

Employees' Retirement System Public School Employees Retirement System1 Legislative Retirement System Georgia Judicial Retirement System

Actuarial Valuation
Date
6/30/2009 6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018
6/30/2009 6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018
6/30/2009 6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018
6/30/2009 6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018

Actuarial Value of Plan Assets
(a)

$

13,613,606

13,046,193

12,667,577

12,260,595

12,129,804

12,376,120

12,675,649

12,854,518

13,088,185

13,412,046

769,618 737,406 719,601 710,915 727,268 765,450 805,277 834,554 865,786 905,046

30,303 29,581 29,278 28,990 29,481 30,538 31,635 32,171 32,913 33,871

317,624 320,050 327,483 335,225 351,889 373,560 396,399 418,412 439,828 461,787

Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) Entry-Age
(b)
$ 15,878,022 16,295,352 16,656,905 16,777,922 16,982,449 16,991,963 17,099,527 17,199,688 17,514,898 17,812,441
823,232 875,396 885,927 895,324 910,256 924,365 967,409 988,883 1,035,935 1,081,184
23,523 25,003 25,245 24,966 24,904 24,913 25,690 25,533 25,674 25,905
282,474 281,496 290,486 308,862 335,792 343,428 350,298 376,740 407,607 424,724

Unfunded AAL/ (Funded Excess)
(b-a)

$

2,264,416

3,249,159

3,989,348

4,517,327

4,852,645

4,615,843

4,423,878

4,345,170

4,426,713

4,400,395

53,614 137,990 166,326 184,409 182,988 158,915 162,132 154,329 170,149 176,138

(6,780) (4,578) (4,033) (4,024) (4,577) (5,624) (5,945) (6,638) (7,239) (7,966)

(35,150) (38,554) (36,997) (26,363) (16,097) (30,132) (46,101) (41,672) (32,221) (37,063)

Actuarial Section

Funded Ratio (a/b)

85.7%

$

80.1

76.0

73.1

71.4

72.8

74.1

74.7

74.7

75.3

93.5 84.2 81.2 79.4 79.9 82.8 83.2 84.4 83.6 83.7

128.8 118.3 116.0 116.1 118.4 122.6 123.1 126.0 128.2 130.7

112.4 113.7 112.7 108.5 104.8 108.8 113.2 111.1 107.9 108.7

Annual Covered Payroll
(c)
2,674,155 2,571,042 2,486,780 2,414,884 2,335,773 2,315,625 2,352,920 2,384,358 2,546,492 2,634,129
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
3,780 3,745 3,780 3,815 3,867 3,850 3,764 3,875 3,830 3,844
52,083 51,293 52,331 51,898 52,807 53,628 54,272 57,401 59,695 60,572

Unfunded AAL/ (Funded Excess) as Percentage of Covered Payroll
[(b-a)/c]
84.7% 126.4 160.4 187.1 207.8 199.3 188.0 182.2 173.8 167.1
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
(179.4) (122.2) (106.7) (105.5) (118.4 ) (146.1) (157.9) (171.3) (189.0) (207.2)
(67.5) (75.2) (70.7) (50.8) (30.5) (56.2) (84.9) (72.6) (54.0) (61.2)

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Schedules of Funding Progress - Defined Benefit Plans
(in thousands)

Actuarial Section

Georgia Military Pension Fund2

Actuarial Valuation
Date
6/30/2009 6/30/2010 6/30/2011 6/30/2012 6/30/2013 6/30/2014 6/30/2015 6/30/2016 6/30/2017 6/30/2018

Actuarial Value of Plan Assets
(a)

$

6,413

7,558

8,702

10,087

12,131

14,264

16,446

18,414

20,604

23,362

Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) Entry-Age
(b)

$

21,021

23,773

26,767

28,231

30,056

31,815

35,213

38,211

40,731

43,622

Unfunded AAL/ (Funded Excess)
(b-a)

$

14,608

16,215

18,065

18,144

17,925

17,551

18,767

19,797

20,127

20,260

Funded Ratio (a/b)
30.5% 31.8 32.5 35.7 40.4 44.8 46.7 48.2 50.6 53.6

Annual Covered Payroll
(c)
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Unfunded AAL/ (Funded Excess) as Percentage of Covered Payroll
[(b-a)/c]
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

This data, except for annual covered payroll, was provided by the System's actuary.
No statistics regarding covered payroll are available. Contributions are not based on members' salaries, but are simply $4.00 per month, per member for nine months each fiscal year if hired prior to July 1, 2012 and $10 per month, per member for nine months if hired after July 1, 2012. No statistics regarding covered payroll are available. Active and inactive plan member information is maintained by the Georgia Department of Defense.
Note: Payroll data on page 122 for fiscal year 2018 will not equal that which is presented in the Financial section in the Schedules of Employers' and Nonemployers' Contributions on pages 68-69. Valuation data at that time was a snapshot of the valuation date, annualized for new hires, but does not include those who terminated during the year.

127

Actuarial Section
Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls

ERS

Added to Rolls

Removed from Rolls Roll End of Year

Year Ended 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number 2,444 2,665 2,797 2,956 3,664 2,440 2,656 2,572 2,630 2,612

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 85,329 70,383 69,031 71,464 88,855 51,178 54,003 51,031 45,833 50,005

Number 1,055 1,051 1,170 1,305 1,176 1,059 1,350 1,342 1,420 1,422

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 20,194 22,413 25,347 27,696 26,334 22,997 30,927 30,724 32,372 33,530

Number 36,968 38,582 40,209 41,860 44,348 45,729 47,035 48,265 49,475 50,665

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 1,062,758 1,110,728 1,154,412 1,198,180 1,260,701 1,288,882 1,311,958 1,332,265 1,345,726 1,362,201

% Increase in Annual Allowance
6.5% 4.5 3.9 3.8 5.2 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.0 1.2

Average Annual Allowances
$ 28,748 28,789 28,710 28,624 28,427 28,185 27,893 27,603 27,200 26,886

PSERS

Year Ended 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Added to Rolls

Removed from Rolls Roll End of Year

Number 886
1,001 1,174 1,133 1,298 1,345 1,247 1,363 1,253 1,258

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

5,290

4,494

3,168

3,192

3,803

3,749

3,482

3,927

4,322

5,436

Number 575 642 731 684 650 647 690 763 756 885

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 2,260 2,666 3,072 2,834 2,738 2,604 2,679 2,890 2,927 3,354

Number 13,798 14,157 14,600 15,049 15,697 16,395 16,952 17,552 18,049 18,422

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 51,835 53,663 53,759 54,117 55,182 56,327 57,130 58,167 59,562 61,644

% Increase in Annual Allowance
6.2% 3.5 0.2 0.7 2.0 2.1 1.4 1.8 2.4 3.5

Average Annual Allowances

$

3,757

3,791

3,682

3,596

3,515

3,436

3,370

3,314

3,300

3,346

GJRS

Added to Rolls

Removed from Rolls

Roll End of Year

Year Ended 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number 29 16 15 22 42 23 21 13 62 23

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 2,238 933
1,168 1,732 2,763 1,175 1,416
919 5,304 1,950

Number 6 10 2 8 13 9 11 5 10 12

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 191 508 105 405 629 326 561 269 771 558

Number 201 207 220 234 263 277 287 295 347 358

Annual Allowances (in thousands)
$ 12,012 12,437 13,500 14,827 16,961 17,810 18,665 19,315 23,848 25,240

% Increase in Annual Allowance
20.5% 3.5 8.5 9.8
14.4 5.0 4.8 3.5
23.5 5.8

Average Annual Allowances
$ 59,761 60,082 61,364 63,363 64,490 64,296 65,035 65,475 68,726 70,503

(continued) 128

Actuarial Section
Schedule of Retirees Added to and Removed from Rolls

LRS

Added to Rolls

Removed from Rolls

Roll End of Year

Year Ended 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number 10 10 18 10 32 6 13 9 13 11

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

117

106

104

66

200

30

87

58

80

57

Number 7 3
10 11 15
7 12 13
6 7

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

54

36

86

82

140

61

112

111

74

56

Number 229 236 244 243 260 259 260 256 263 267

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

1,702

1,772

1,790

1,774

1,834

1,803

1,778

1,725

1,731

1,732

% Increase in Annual Allowance
3.8% 4.1 1.0 (0.9) 3.4 (1.7) (1.4) (3.0) 0.3 0.4

Average Annual Allowances
$ 7,432 7,508 7,336 7,300 7,054 6,961 6,838 6,738 6,582 6,489

GMPF

Added to Rolls

Removed from Rolls

Roll End of Year

Year Ended 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number 85 92 94 95 83 62 54 79 83 97

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

91

100

101

106

87

68

55

82

90

106

Number 3 1 3 3 5 5 6 9
11 7

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

4

1

4

3

5

6

5

9

11

8

Number 386 477 568 660 738 795 843 913 985
1,075

Annual Allowances (in thousands)

$

421

520

617

720

802

864

914

987

1,066

1,164

% Increase in Annual Allowance
26.0% 23.5 18.7 16.7 11.4
7.7 5.8 8.0 8.0 9.2

Average Annual Allowances
$ 1,091 1,090 1,086 1,091 1,087 1,087 1,084 1,081 1,082 1,083

SEAD-OPEB is a post-employment life insurance plan which does not have annuity payments.

129

Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)

Actuarial Section

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Amount of Increase (Decrease) (in millions)

ERS

Interest (7.40) added to

previous UAL

$

Accrued liability contribution

Experience:

Valuation asset growth Pensioners' mortality Turnover and retirements New entrants Salary increases Method changes Amendments (COLAs) Assumption changes Lawsuit Programming modification Data changes Misc. changes

327.6 $
(574.4)
(130.4) 2.6
58.7 12.4 53.5
-- 39.2 161.1
-- -- 15.3 8.1

325.9 $
(551.0)
(48.6) 9.0
39.9 7.8
127.5 --
28.9 158.3
-- -- (16.2) --

331.8 $
(514.7)
8.5 12.8 43.6
7.8 (0.6)
-- 28.4
-- -- -- 3.6 0.1

346.2 $
(419.4)
(198.9) 13.9 50.8 10.3 (89.6) -- -- 80.4 -- -- 14.4 (0.1)

363.9 $
(321.7)
(228.9) 60.4 45.5 9.3
(159.4) -- -- -- -- --
(6.0) 0.1

338.8
(239.1)
253.7 20.6
103.7 14.1 (46.8)
(128.3) -- -- -- --
18.7 (0.1)

$ 299.2 $
(147.7)
396.3 15.5 93.8 12.1 (74.2) --
(118.8) -- --
26.3 12.9 12.6

243.7 $
(122.9)
433.6 16.4 91.4 28.4 49.0 -- -- -- -- (28.7) 9.1 20.2

169.8 $
(89.4)
710.1 49.2
118.4 15.0
(259.2) -- --
250.7 -- --
(2.4) 22.5

124.8
(99.7)
609.1 65.4
107.3 16.7
(296.9) --
(358.6) --
75.9 --
270.5 86.4

Total

$ (26.3) $

81.5 $ (78.7) $ (192.0) $ (236.8) $ 335.3 $ 528.0 $ 740.2 $ 984.7 $ 600.9

PSERS

Amount of Increase (Decrease) (in thousands)

Interest (7.40) added to previous UAL

$ 12,591.0 $ 11,574.7 $ 12,159.9 $ 11,918.7 $ 13,724.1 $ 13,830.7 $ 12,474.4 $ 10,349.3 $ 4,021.0 $

Accrued liability contribution
Experience:
Valuation asset growth Pensioners' mortality Turnover and retirements New entrants Method changes Amendments COLAs Assumption changes Lawsuit Data Changes Allotment for Expenses Misc. changes

(17,584.7)
(8,805.0) (2,859.3) (1,024.6) 3,206.8
-- 16,292.1 (6,469.5) 10,995.2
-- -- -- (352.4)

(15,278.9)
(3,247.0) (308.6) (879.7)
4,334.7 --
15,892.7 (6,786.4) 10,547.5
-- -- -- (29.5)

(17,394.7)
841.0 (643.8) (228.2) 2,798.1
-- -- (5,492.0) -- -- -- -- 157.2

(17,704.8)
(12,207.0) 414.9
2,618.5 2,875.9
-- -- (14,772.9) 30,030.0 -- -- -- 43.0

(15,915.4)
(14,071.0) 1,286.7 2,580.8 2,786.0 -- --
(14,398.9) -- -- -- --
(64.9)

(12,497.7)
13,868.0 (381.9)
4,772.4 2,757.7 (9,259.0)
-- (14,813.1)
-- -- -- -- 301.7

(4,843.8)
21,922.0 (1,149.5) 4,974.5 2,783.8
-- -- (20,664.9) -- -- -- -- 2,586.9

4,022.8
24,002.0 (3,000.5) 3,403.6 3,167.0
-- -- (16,603.6) -- -- -- 2,122.7 872.4

6,403.4
39,729.0 (828.9)
12,375.8 3,047.8 -- --
(14,121.2) 33,717.7
-- (2,192.3) 2,029.0
195.0

(1,567.9)
5,026.0
34,015.0 973.7
6,201.3 3,267.7
-- -- -- -- 2,168.0 24,199.5 433.0 (197.3)

Total

$ 5,989.6 $ 15,819.5 $ (7,802.5) $ 3,216.3 $ (24,072.6) $ (1,421.2) $ 18,083.4 $ 28,335.7 $ 84,376.3 $ 74,519.0

(continued) 130

Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)

Actuarial Section

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

GJRS

Interest (7.40) added to previous UAL

$ (2,416.5)

Accrued liability contribution Experience:
Valuation asset growth Pensioners' mortality Turnover and retirements New entrants Salary increases Method changes Amendments (COLAs) Assumption changes Data changes Programming modification Misc. changes

2,005.4
(4,346.6) 543.1 (162.6) 338.7
(5,756.8) --
993.1 3,696.0
-- -- 263.6

Total

$ (4,842.6)

$ (3,125.4)
1,245.0
(1,538.9) (339.7)
2,307.0 2,353.1
187.7 --
3,345.4 3,615.6
-- -- 1,402.0
$ 9,451.8

Amount of Increase (Decrease) (in thousands)

$ (3,457.6) (746.2)

$ (2,259.9) 3,754.1

$ (1,207.3) 5,803.3

$ (1,977.2) 5,187.8

562.3 1,530.2
872.4 1,190.9
209.7 --
3,179.6 -- -- --
1,086.9
$ 4,428.2

(5,855.8) 639.6 (370.0)
1,539.1 (8,848.5)
-- -- (5,030.9) -- -- 464.1
$ (15,968.2)

(6,807.0) 2,138.5 (5,962.8) 1,272.3 (10,382.5)
-- -- -- -- -- 1,110.1
$ (14,035.4)

4,949.6 533.8
3,941.4 3,138.0 (4,620.6) (6,827.0)
-- -- -- 4,606.4 1,333.8
$ 10,266.0

$ (2,774.8)
4,710.8
8,638.5 376.9
2,080.7 442.3
(4,536.5) --
(870.0) -- --
1,648.9 917.5
$ 10,634.3

$ (2,891.5)
4,079.8
9,404.0 2,076.8
(276.3) 750.1 1,265.9
-- -- -- -- -- (12,852.1)
$ 1,556.7

$ (2,636.2)
4,592.1
16,228.0 560.9
2,290.6 --
(10,213.5) -- --
(14,826.5) 579.1 -- 21.3
$ (3,404.2)

$ (3,360.0)
3,596.2
13,941.0 1,102.3 1,982.9 967.2
(10,561.2) --
(2,359.4) --
4,581.2 --
(240.6)
$ 9,649.6

Amount of Increase (Decrease) (in thousands)

LRS

Interest (7.40) added to previous UAL

$ (535.7) $ (497.8) $ (445.9) $ (421.9) $ (343.3) $ (301.8) $ (302.5) $ (343.4) $ (508.5) $ (468.9)

Accrued liability contribution

322.9

250.3

338.3

173.4

161.9

(62.4)

33.9

107.1

(32.5)

(21.1)

Experience:

Valuation asset growth

(342.2)

(129.2)

24.1

(491.6)

(576.5)

513.9

829.0

906.2

1,534.0

1,307.4

Pensioners' mortality

118.3

245.9

(66.1)

(50.8)

323.8

(29.6)

19.1

(18.7)

339.2

240.7

Turnover and retirements

(175.2)

(257.7)

(198.9)

(10.1)

(347.5)

17.4

(84.3)

254.5

105.1

(5.7)

New entrants

16.7

99.2

26.8

35.1

135.2

144.5

16.9

74.0

98.8

--

Method changes

--

--

--

--

--

(418.0)

--

--

--

--

Amendments

67.6

50.4

51.5

--

--

(488.1)

(549.7)

(481.8)

(465.3)

--

No COLAs

(462.8)

(458.3)

(418.2)

(452.6)

(470.8)

--

--

--

--

--

Assumption changes

229.1

223.7

--

852.3

--

--

--

--

975.2

--

Data changes

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

114.8

(1,529.1)

Misc. changes

34.8

(127.9)

(4.7)

46.2

69.9

71.1

46.4

46.9

41.6

(51.7)

Total

$ (726.5) $ (601.5) $ (693.1) $ (320.0) $ (1,047.3) $ (553.1) $

8.8 $ 544.9 $ 2,202.4 $ (528.4)

(continued) 131

Analysis of Change in Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)

Actuarial Section

GMPF*
Interest (7.40) added to previous UAL Accrued liability contribution Experience:
Valuation asset growth Pensioners' mortality Turnover and retirements New entrants Method changes Assumption changes Expense deficit Misc. changes
Total

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Amount of Increase (Decrease) (in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

$ 1,489.4 $ 1,484.8 $ 1,407.5 $ 1,316.3 $ 1,344.3 $ 1,360.8 $ 1,354.9 $ 1,216.1

(2,140.6)

(1,747.5)

(1,698.6)

(1,765.6)

(1,775.3)

(1,661.5)

(1,502.4)

(1,173.3)

(181.0) 40.7
143.1 208.9
-- 570.2
-- 2.6

(50.0) (109.2)
11.0 138.9
-- 537.6
-- 64.2

59.0 119.3 233.3 165.1
-- -- -- 744.4

(203.0) 126.1 120.5 236.9
-- 985.8
-- 398.7

(247.0) 88.8 (87.9)
142.6 -- -- --
161.1

39.3 80.2 186.4 137.8 (393.0)
-- -- 30.6

$

133.3 $

329.8 $ 1,030.0 $ 1,215.7 $

(373.4) $

(219.4) $

107.0 68.3 17.9
127.1 -- -- --
(93.6)
79.2 $

113.8 58.5
205.4 1,469.6
-- -- 37.0 (77.0)
1,850.1

*Note: Data prior to 2011 is not available for GMPF. SEAD-OPEB: Data is not available.

132

Solvency Test Results
(in thousands)

Actuarial Section

ERS

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active Member Contributions

Active Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

$ 589,012 $ 10,034,939 $ 5,254,071 $ 13,613,606

551,607

10,652,040

5,091,705

13,046,193

503,867

11,058,344

5,094,694

12,667,557

460,861

11,420,011

4,897,050

12,260,595

405,841

11,935,364

4,641,244

12,129,803

385,058

12,108,737

4,498,168

12,376,120

367,462

12,520,321

4,211,744

12,675,649

368,281

12,592,980

4,238,427

12,854,518

368,935

12,729,977

4,415,986

13,088,185

372,375

12,927,796

4,512,270

13,412,046

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0
98.2 99.0 98.3 99.2 99.9 100.0

56.9% 36.2 21.7
7.8 -- -- -- -- -- 2.5

PSERS

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active Member Contributions

Active Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

$

15,862 $ 506,659 $ 300,711 $ 769,618

16,361

528,808

330,227

737,406

16,627

532,509

336,790

719,601

16,917

537,284

341,123

710,915

17,016

549,796

343,444

727,268

16,995

566,344

341,026

765,450

17,196

585,471

364,742

805,277

17,413

609,807

361,663

834,554

18,077

640,197

377,661

865,786

18,570

674,222

388,392

905,046

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

82.2% 58.2 50.6 45.9 46.7 53.4 55.5 57.3 54.9 54.6

GJRS

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active Member Contributions

Active Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

$

61,188 $ 108,923 $ 112,363 $ 317,624

67,293

117,730

96,473

320,050

71,047

128,991

90,440

327,483

73,998

141,880

92,984

335,225

73,949

162,364

99,479

351,889

80,007

162,527

100,894

373,560

84,170

174,147

91,981

396,399

91,991

180,107

104,642

418,412

84,841

220,738

102,028

439,828

88,890

231,811

104,023

461,787

133

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

(continued)

Solvency Test Results
(in thousands)

LRS

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active

Active Member

Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Contributions Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

(2)

$ 2,908 $ 18,465 $

3,166

19,208

2,921

19,759

3,185

19,200

2,951

19,623

3,430

19,006

3,287

19,873

3,630

19,202

3,543

19,382

3,862

19,048

(3)
2,150 2,629 2,564 2,581 2,330 2,477 2,530 2,701 2,749 2,995

$ 30,303 29,581 29,278 28,990 29,481 30,538 31,635 32,171 32,913 33,871

GMPF

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active

Active Member

Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Contributions Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

(2)

$

-- $ 12,742 $

--

14,015

--

15,379

--

17,518

--

19,396

--

21,389

--

24,075

--

26,337

--

28,867

--

30,964

(3)
8,279 9,758 11,388 10,713 10,660 10,426 11,138 11,874 11,864 12,658

$ 6,413 7,558 8,702
10,087 12,131 14,264 16,446 18,414 20,604 23,362

SEAD-OPEB

Actuarial Valuation as of 6/30
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Actuarial Accrued Liability for:

Active

Active Member

Member

Retirants &

(Employer

Contributions Beneficiaries Funded Portion)

Valuation Assets

(1)

$

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

(2)

(3)

$ 524,718 $ 208,953 $ 628,199

516,633

174,368

680,449

503,327

175,093

807,893

528,165

176,452

818,284

586,228

168,558

907,831

621,502

166,518

1,037,901

621,426

148,321

1,046,559

652,291

180,078

1,028,541

693,118

183,468

1,121,251

735,214

183,943

1,189,462

Actuarial Section

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

100.0% 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

n/a

50.3%

--%

n/a

53.9

--

n/a

56.6

--

n/a

57.6

--

n/a

62.5

--

n/a

66.7

--

n/a

68.3

--

n/a

69.9

--

n/a

71.4

--

n/a

75.4

--

Portion of Aggregate Accrued Liabilities Covered by Assets

(1)

(2)

(3)

n/a

100.0%

49.5%

n/a

100.0

93.9

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

n/a

100.0

100.0

134

Statistical Section
Finding the Hidden Gems in Georgia
Driftwood Beach - Jekyll Island

Statistical Section
Introduction
The objective of the statistical section is to provide a historical perspective, context and relevant details to assist readers in evaluating the condition of the plans. All non-accounting data is taken from ERSGA's internal sources except for information which is derived from the actuarial valuations. FY2010 was the first year ERSGA added this information in their Annual Financial Report. Therefore, historical detail may not be complete for some schedules. Statistical information is not presented for SCJRF and DARF as both plans are immaterial, have no active members, and are closed to new members.
Fiduciary Funds Financial Trends
The following schedules have been included to help the reader understand how the System's financial position has changed over the past 10 years:
Additions by Source Deductions by Type Changes in Fiduciary Net Position Operational Trends The following schedules have been included to help the readers understand how the System's financial report relates to the services provided by the System and the activities it performs: Retiree Information Withdrawal (Refund) Data New Retiree Elections Statistical Data as of June 30, 2019
Proprietary Fund
Schedule of Revenue and Expenses 10-year Schedule of Membership
136

Additions by Source - Contribution/Investment Income
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

ERS Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
PSERS Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
GJRS Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
LRS Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$ 42,052 $ 39,480 $ 36,561 $ 38,955 $ 32,423 $ 33,713 $ 31,961 $ 35,863 $ 37,130 $ 36,252

263,064 261,132 274,034 358,992 418,807 505,668 583,082 613,201 639,302 638,989

--

--

--

--

10,945

12,495

12,484

12,080

12,865

10,220

1,176,741 2,269,270 231,782 1,495,849 2,021,748 474,147 141,292 1,475,626 1,166,013 873,404

--

--

--

--

--

10

10

10

10

10

$ 1,481,857 $ 2,569,882 $ 542,377 $ 1,893,796 $ 2,483,923 $ 1,026,033 $ 768,829 $ 2,136,780 $ 1,855,320 $ 1,558,875

$ 1,483 $ 1,451 $ 1,426 $ 1,538 $ 1,659 $ 1,800 $ 1,925 $ 2,084 $ 2,162 $ 2,256

5,530

7,509

15,884

24,829

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

27,160

28,461

28,580

26,277

29,276

30,263

66,404 128,096

13,554

88,067 123,799

30,129

9,809

97,715

78,418

60,553

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

$ 73,417 $ 137,056 $ 30,864 $ 114,434 $ 152,618 $ 60,390 $ 40,314 $ 126,076 $ 109,856 $ 93,072

$ 5,018 $ 4,721 $ 4,904 $ 4,408 $ 4,731 $ 5,061 $ 5,507 $ 4,906 $ 4,910 $ 5,469

3,369

1,163

2,083

2,279

1,373

2,696

4,754

4,081

4,725

3,117

--

--

--

--

1,002

1,564

2,869

2,603

1,841

2,137

27,378

57,330

6,571

42,104

60,012

14,697

5,055

49,259

39,877

30,827

175

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

$ 35,940 $ 63,214 $ 13,558 $ 48,791 $ 67,118 $ 24,018 $ 18,185 $ 60,849 $ 51,353 $ 41,550

$

318 $ 320 $ 323 $ 373 $ 282 $ 327 $ 328 $ 327 $ 323 $ 339

75

75

76

128

45

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

2,610

5,194

550

3,573

4,969

1,189

363

3,741

2,962

2,228

110

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

$ 3,113 $ 5,589 $ 949 $ 4,074 $ 5,296 $ 1,516 $ 691 $ 4,068 $ 3,285 $ 2,567

(continued) 137

Additions by Source - Contribution/Investment Income
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

GMPF
Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
SEAD - OPEB
Member Contributions Employer Contributions Insurance Premiums Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
Defined Contribution Plan - GDCP
Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--$

--

1,434

1,282

1,521

1,703

1,892

1,893

1,990

2,018

2,377

2,537

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

565

1,465

221

1,374

2,179

585

240

2,262

1,928

1,683

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

$ 1,999 $ 2,747 $ 1,742 $ 3,077 $ 4,071 $ 2,478 $ 2,230 $ 4,280 $ 4,305 $ 4,220

$

--

--

6,755

69,340

--

$

--

--

6,437

144,270

--

$

--

--

5,532

17,193

--

$

--

--

5,075

108,148

--

$

--

--

4,502

154,868

--

$

--

--

4,187

37,876

--

$

--

--

3,931

12,559

--

$

--

1

3,793

125,550

--

$

--

--

3,599

101,542

--

$

--

5

3,328

79,193

--

$ 76,095 $ 150,707 $ 22,725 $ 113,223 $ 159,370 $ 42,063 $ 16,490 $ 129,344 $ 105,141 $ 82,526

$ 16,002 -- --
10,319 --

$ 17,656 -- --
775 --

$ 17,171 -- --
652 --

$ 16,676 -- --
137 --

$ 16,290 -- --
1,368 --

$ 15,655 -- --
1,326 --

$ 14,708 -- --
5,591 --

$ 14,921 $ 14,585 $ 14,578

--

--

--

--

--

--

(1,056)

(356)

8,324

--

--

--

$ 26,321 $ 18,431 $ 17,823 $ 16,813 $ 17,658 $ 16,981 $ 20,299 $ 13,865 $ 14,229 $ 22,902

(continued) 138

Additions by Source - Contribution/Investment Income
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

Defined Contribution Plan - 401(k)
Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position
Defined Contribution Plan - 457
Member Contributions Employer Contributions Nonemployer Contributions Net Investment Income (Loss) Other
Total Additions to (Deductions from) Fiduciary Net Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$ 33,899 15,664 -- 25,283 385

$ 38,006 25,442 -- 59,581 446

$ 40,331 4,355 -- 3,112 800

$ 44,428 18,279 -- 52,835 948

$ 53,724 21,513 -- 78,583 1,122

$ 64,870 25,615 -- 17,665 1,298

$ 79,422 29,982 -- 5,281 1,429

$ 93,608 36,761 -- 88,771 1,584

$ 110,848 43,176 -- 72,671 1,744

$ 119,770 47,170 -- 61,106 544

$ 75,231 $ 123,475 $ 48,598 $ 116,490 $ 154,942 $ 109,448 $ 116,114 $ 220,724 $ 228,439 $ 228,590

$ 21,171 -- --
35,806 468

$ 20,108 -- --
70,963 339

$ 19,551 -- --
7,785 --

$ 18,753 -- --
55,737 --

$ 17,623 -- --
73,746 --

$ 17,445 -- --
18,991 --

$ 17,413 -- --
7,855 --

$ 18,899 -- --
59,541 --

$ 20,133 -- --
46,748 --

$ 20,264 -- --
39,100 53

$ 57,445 $ 91,410 $ 27,336 $ 74,490 $ 91,369 $ 36,436 $ 25,268 $ 78,440 $ 66,881 $ 59,417

139

Deductions by Type
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

ERS

Fiscal Year Service

2010 $ 878,482

2011

921,136

2012

964,485

2013

1,007,816

2014

1,051,993

2015

1,076,676

2016

1,092,909

2017

1,130,996

2018

1,146,226

2019

1,171,942

Benefit Payments

Partial Lump-Sum
Option
$ 23,480 30,946 31,963 35,933 24,567 24,391 19,154 19,765 21,624 20,535

Disability
$ 146,031 140,849 143,317 145,152 146,245 147,418 147,706 151,772 152,469 155,193

Survivor Benefits
$ 82,676 75,891 76,973 80,300 83,193 85,794 87,843 91,750 92,979 96,086

Total Benefit Payments
$ 1,130,669 1,168,822 1,216,738 1,269,201 1,305,998 1,334,278 1,347,633 1,394,283 1,413,298 1,443,756

Net Administrative
Expenses Refunds

$

14,505 $ 6,483

14,431

7,515

12,051

7,767

12,889

7,390

7,440

8,757

7,872

7,450

8,506

7,087

8,732

9,033

8,056

7,585

7,142

7,691

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position
$ 1,151,657
1,190,768
1,236,556
1,289,480
1,322,195
1,349,600
1,363,226
1,412,048
1,428,939
1,458,589

PSERS

Benefit Payments

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Service
$ 45,741 46,548 46,911 47,805 48,911 49,704 50,572 52,012 54,257 56,008

Disability
$ 5,402 5,369 5,369 5,328 5,280 5,227 5,172 5,117 5,114 4,991

Survivor Benefits
$ 2,052 2,063 1,903 1,908 1,998 2,041 2,160 2,249 2,449 2,638

Total Benefit Payments
$ 53,195 53,980 54,183 55,041 56,189 56,972 57,903 59,378 61,820 63,637

Net Administrative
Expenses

$

1,956

2,046

2,040 2,021

1,450

1,545 1,321

1,308

1,331 1,377

Refunds
$ 251 267 349 492 514 456 465
1,031 701 609

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position
$ 55,402
56,293
56,572
57,554
58,153
58,973
59,689
61,717
63,852
65,623

GJRS

Benefit Payments

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Service
$ 10,633 11,245 12,608 14,273 15,305 16,084 16,677 19,349 22,239 24,642

Disability
$ 114 112 113 112 112 112 112 114 117 119

Survivor Benefits
$ 1,618 1,654 1,695 1,865 2,024 2,169 2,222 2,321 2,578 2,701

Total Benefit Payments
$ 12,365 13,011 14,416 16,250 17,441 18,365 19,011 21,784 24,934 27,462

Net Administrative
Expenses

$

270

290 310

313

754 819

754

728 794

820

Refunds
$ 139 260 146 105 22 772 261 166 150 553

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position
$ 12,774
13,561
14,872
16,668
18,217
19,956
20,026
22,678
25,878
28,835

(continued) 140

Deductions by Type
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

LRS

Benefit Payments

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Service

$

1,308

1,309 1,364

1,376

1,336 1,315

1,294

1,323 1,347

1,383

Survivor Benefits

$

436

452 446

448

465 441

429

440 425

473

Total Benefit Payments

$

1,744

1,761 1,810

1,824

1,801 1,756

1,724

1,763 1,772

1,856

Net Administrative
Expenses

$ 120

$

131 110

119

152 169

313

224 283

290

Refunds
47 60 74 88 30 26 38 75 22 70

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position

$

1,911

1,952 1,994

2,031

1,983 1,951

2,075

2,062 2,077

2,216

GMPF

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Benefit Payments

Service*

$

489

579

678

772

841

896

963

1,042

1,138

1,221

Total Benefit Payments

$

489

579

678

772

841

896

963

1,042

1,138

1,221

Net Administrative
Expenses

$

43

37

34

31

110

121

262

244

225

235

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position

$

532

616

712

803

951

1,017

1,225

1,286

1,363

1,456

*The only type of retirement in GMPF is a service retirement.

SEAD-OPEB

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Benefit Payments

Death Benefits**
$ 23,642 23,060 24,855 28,482 28,891 32,979 33,911 36,058 36,249 37,416

Total Benefit Payments
$ 23,642 23,060 24,855 28,482 28,891 32,979 33,911 36,058 36,249 37,416

Net Administrative
Expenses

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position

$ 203 203 203 203 414 428 599 576 681 716

$ 23,845 23,263 25,058 28,685 29,305 33,407 34,510 36,634 36,930 38,132

**The only type of benefit in SEAD-OPEB is a death benefit.

141

(continued)

Deductions by Type
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

Defined Contribution Plan - GDCP Benefit Payments

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Periodic Payments

$

9

9

11

9

9

--

--

--

--

10

Total Benefit Payments

$

9

9

11

9

9

--

35

--

--

10

Net Administrative
Expenses

$

1,110 $

1,180

1,138

1,160

991

990

766

785

852

882

Refunds
10,613 11,390 12,749 14,415 17,721 22,340 11,911 11,544 10,080 10,931

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position
$ 11,732
12,579
13,898
15,584
18,721
23,330
12,712
12,329
10,932
11,823

Defined Contribution Plan - 401(k)

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Benefit Payments

Distributions
$ 23,618 42,457 36,986 57,351 43,133 95,428 46,508 55,866 64,103 79,644

Total Benefit Payments
$ 23,618 42,457 36,986 57,351 43,133 95,428 46,508 55,866 64,103 79,644

Net Administrative
Expenses

$

829

2,054

2,111

2,457

2,300

2,755

2,832

3,096

3,639

3,431

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position
$ 24,447
44,511
39,097
59,808
45,433
98,183
49,340
58,962
67,742
83,075

Defined Contribution Plan - 457

Fiscal Year
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Benefit Payments

Distributions
$ 37,014 44,773 41,835 63,388 45,807 50,479 43,288 38,872 40,690 42,081

Total Benefit Payments
$ 37,014 44,773 41,835 63,388 45,807 50,479 43,288 38,872 40,690 42,081

Net Administrative
Expenses

Total Deductions
from Fiduciary Net Position

$ 2,115

$ 39,129

1,064

45,837

910

42,745

996

64,384

812

46,619

866

51,345

820

44,108

789

39,661

442

41,132

724

42,805

142

Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

ERS
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
PSERS
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
GJRS
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
LRS
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
GMPF
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$ 1,481,857 $ 2,569,882 $ 542,377 $ 1,893,796 $ 2,483,923 $ 1,026,033 $ 768,829 $ 2,136,780 $ 1,855,320 $ 1,558,875

1,151,657 1,190,768 1,236,556 1,289,480 1,322,195 1,349,600 1,363,226 1,412,048 1,428,939 1,458,589

--

-- (12,724)

(5,009)

--

--

--

--

--

--

330,200 1,379,114 (706,903) 599,307 1,161,728 (323,567) (594,397) 724,732 426,381 100,286

73,417 55,402
-- 18,015

137,056 56,293 -- 80,763

30,864 56,572
-- (25,708)

114,434 57,554 -- 56,880

152,618 58,153 -- 94,465

60,390 58,973
-- 1,417

40,314 59,689
-- (19,375)

126,076 61,717 -- 64,359

109,856 63,852 -- 46,004

93,072 65,623
-- 27,449

35,940 12,774
-- 23,166

63,214 13,561
-- 49,653

13,558 14,872
-- (1,314)

48,791 16,668
-- 32,123

67,118 18,217
-- 48,901

24,018 19,956
-- 4,062

18,185 20,026
-- (1,841)

60,849 22,678
-- 38,171

51,353 25,878
-- 25,475

41,550 28,835
-- 12,715

3,113 1,911
-- 1,202

5,589 1,952
-- 3,637

949 1,994
-- (1,045)

4,074 2,031
-- 2,043

5,296 1,983
-- 3,313

1,516 1,951
-- (435)

691 2,075
-- (1,384)

4,068 2,062
-- 2,006

3,285 2,077
-- 1,208

2,567 2,216
-- 351

1,999 532 --
1,467

2,747 616 --
2,131

1,742 712 --
1,030

3,077 803 --
2,274

4,071 951 --
3,120

2,478 1,017
-- 1,461

2,230 1,225
-- 1,005

4,280 1,286
-- 2,994

4,305 1,363
-- 2,942

4,220 1,456
-- 2,764

(continued) 143

Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
(in thousands)

Statistical Section

SEAD - OPEB
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Defined Contribution Plan - GDCP
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Defined Contribution Plan - 401(k)
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Defined Contribution Plan - 457
Total Additions Total Deductions Transfer In (Out) Changes in Fiduciary Net Position

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$ 76,095 $ 150,707 $ 22,725 $ 113,223 $ 159,370 $ 42,063 $ 16,490 $ 129,344 $ 105,141 $ 82,526

23,845

23,263

25,058

28,685

29,305

33,407

34,510

36,634

36,930

38,132

--

--

12,724

5,009

5

2

2

--

--

--

52,250 127,444

10,391

89,547 130,070

8,658 (18,018) 92,710

68,211

44,394

26,321 11,732
-- 14,589

18,431 12,579
-- 5,852

17,823 13,898
-- 3,925

16,813 15,584
-- 1,229

17,658 18,721
-- (1,063)

16,981 23,330
-- (6,349)

20,299 12,712
-- 7,587

13,865 12,329
-- 1,536

14,229 10,932
-- 3,297

22,902 11,823
-- 11,079

75,231 24,447
-- 50,784

123,475 44,511 -- 78,964

48,598 39,097
-- 9,501

116,490 59,808 -- 56,682

154,942 45,433 --
109,509

109,448 98,183 -- 11,265

116,114 49,340 -- 66,774

220,724 58,962 --
161,762

228,439 67,742 --
160,697

228,590 83,075 --
145,515

57,445 39,129
-- 18,316

91,410 45,837
-- 45,573

27,336 42,745
-- (15,409)

74,490 64,384
-- 10,106

91,369 46,619
-- 44,750

36,436 51,345
-- (14,909)

25,268 44,108
-- (18,840)

78,440 39,661
-- 38,779

66,881 41,132
-- 25,749

59,417 42,805
-- 16,612

144

Number of Retirees

Statistical Section

ERS Retirees

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
0

52,275 50,863 49,632 48,449 47,180 45,819 44,546 42,053 40,250 38,518
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000

GJRS Retirees

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
150

295 290 278 262 235 220 206

200

250

300

400 358 346

350

400

450

GMPF Retirees

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
200

1,148 1,076 985 915 844 795 739 660 568 480

400

600

800 1,000 1,200 1,400

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
0

PSERS Retirees

10,000

18,990 18,492 18,104 17,626 16,994 16,434 15,742 15,106 14,613 13,995
20,000

LRS Retirees

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

244 244 235

269 267 263 257 260 259 259

210

220

230

240

250

260

270

145

Average Monthly Payments to Retirees

ERS

$2,600 $2,400 $2,200 $2,000 $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GJRS

$6,500 $6,000 $5,500 $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GMPF

$100 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Statistical Section

PSERS

$335 $315 $295 $275 $255 $235 $215 $195 $175

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

LRS

$650

$600

$550

$500

$450

$400

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

146

Annual Benefit

Thousands

Thousands

ERS Annual Benefit

$1,500,000

$1,400,000

$1,300,000

$1,200,000

$1,100,000

$1,000,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GJRS Annual Benefit

$27,000

$22,000

$17,000

$12,000

$7,000

$2,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GMPF Annual Benefit

$1,200

$1,000

$800

$600

$400

$200

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Thousands

Thousands

Thousands

Statistical Section

PSERS Annual Benefit
$70,000

$60,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

LRS Annual Benefit

$2,000

$1,800

$1,600

$1,400

$1,200

$1,000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

147

Withdrawal Statistics

Statistical Section

ERS Withdrawals

9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000
0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

ERS Average Withdrawal

$1,800 $1,700 $1,600 $1,500 $1,400 $1,300 $1,200 $1,100 $1,000

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

PSERS Withdrawals

7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000
0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

PSERS Average Withdrawal

$250 $240 $230 $220 $210 $200 $190 $180 $170 $160 $150

2010 20112012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GJRS Withdrawals
14 12 10
8 6 4 2 0
2010 20112012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

GJRS Average Withdrawal

$120,000 $110,000 $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000
$0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

LRS Withdrawals
14 12 10
8 6 4 2 0
2010 20112012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

LRS Average Withdrawal

$14,000 $12,000 $10,000
$8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000
$0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

Note: The GMPF Plan does not have a refund feature. 148

ERS Annual Withdrawal (in thousands)

$9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 $6,500 $6,000 $5,500 $5,000

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

PSERS Annual Withdrawal (in thousands)

$1,200 $1,000
$800 $600 $400 $200
$0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

GJRS Annual Withdrawal (in thousands)

$900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100
$0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

LRS Annual Withdrawal (in thousands)

$100 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 $0

2010201120122013201420152016201720182019

Statistical Section

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees - ERS

Years of Credited Service

10-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

Over 30

Total

2010

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

694.23 $ 3,023.45 $
391

1,086.00 $ 3,345.36 $
324

1,502.32 $ 3,555.21 $
332

1,849.65 $ 3,802.65 $
375

3,653.29 $ 4,588.73 $
981

2,247.01 3,900.93
2,403

2011

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

734.74 $ 3,228.07 $
437

1,107.16 $ 3,205.88 $
322

1,504.51 $ 3,478.73 $
389

1,995.24 $ 3,762.88 $
461

3,575.54 $ 4,532.07 $
885

2,143.95 3,825.88
2,494

2012

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

729.60 $ 3,040.00 $
518

1,247.16 $ 3,275.37 $
385

1,624.82 $ 3,388.85 $
414

2,125.35 $ 3,807.26 $
486

3,708.26 $ 4,702.47 $
776

2,109.84 3,775.94
2,578

2013

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

836.73 $ 3,391.36 $
684

1,183.19 $ 3,339.84 $
453

1,650.14 $ 3,411.24 $
466

2,120.33 $ 3,765.16 $
780

3,487.96 $ 4,659.17 $
1,033

2,088.46 3,855.98
3,416

2014

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

769.91 $ 3,309.44 $
483

1,232.07 $ 3,337.66 $
306

1,527.47 $ 3,263.54 $
311

2,057.32 $ 3,718.37 $
477

3,242.25 $ 4,486.34 $
542

1,870.02 3,699.86
2,119

2015

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

750.98 $ 3,269.25 $
524

1,224.00 $ 3,443.88 $
316

1,620.88 $ 3,547.63 $
341

2,068.82 $ 3,750.99 $
623

3,074.69 $ 4,536.68 $
561

1,837.97 3,760.27
2,365

2016

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

759.54 $ 3,189.20 $
559

1,224.52 $ 3,376.84 $
340

1,760.28 $ 3,657.08 $
330

2,171.75 $ 3,935.01 $
530

2,996.81 $ 4,618.83 $
466

1,783.98 3,764.34
2,225

2017

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

796.76 $ 3,479.90 $
551

1,204.27 $ 3,405.67 $
395

1,786.30 $ 3,850.73 $
359

2,109.53 $ 3,813.78 $
453

2,870.19 $ 4,595.25 $
470

1,732.36 3,829.66
2,228

2018

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

794.94 $ 3,505.83 $
570

1,318.26 $ 3,674.56 $
389

1,679.64 $ 3,707.56 $
306

2,302.80 $ 4,154.11 $
525

2,879.55 $ 4,638.01 $
476

1,791.49 3,950.06
2,266

2019

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

806.32 $ 3,624.77 $
624

1,332.96 $ 3,867.03 $
436

1,888.94 $ 4,173.06 $
335

2,269.75 $ 4,178.96 $
461

3,089.58 $ 4,954.06 $
545

1,852.26 4,153.40
2,401

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Statistical Section

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees - PSERS

2010 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2011 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2012 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2013 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2014 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2015 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2016 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2017 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2018 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2019 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees

10-15

16-20

Years of Credited Service

21-25

26-30

Over 30

Total

$ 157.66 $ 224.92 $ 300.93 $ 359.24 $ 464.07 $ 243.41

448

200

162

76

105

1,001

$ 158.67 $ 227.68 $ 297.01 $ 374.01 $ 479.42 $ 245.04

463

200

126

79

114

982

$ 159.25 $ 236.46 $ 303.66 $ 362.36 $ 476.51 $ 238.59

480

182

136

74

87

958

$ 159.34 $ 232.10 $ 300.66 $ 360.75 $ 478.49 $ 245.72

580

255

175

113

133

1,256

$ 154.20 $ 227.41 $ 297.58 $ 345.98 $ 437.20 $ 233.71

603

268

147

121

131

1,270

$ 155.20 $ 225.02 $ 290.82 $ 360.11 $ 471.12 $ 233.25

568

254

166

105

99

1,192

$ 160.28 $ 232.09 $ 298.45 $ 358.11 $ 489.48 $ 242.18

529

273

454

103

103

1,162

$ 153.93 $ 226.90 $ 286.35 $ 348.16 $ 437.62 $ 228.12

515

230

126

78

104

1,053

$ 156.77 $ 228.48 $ 293.26 $ 363.46 $ 480.15 $ 238.68

508

241

148

91

102

1,090

$ 162.22 $ 225.88 $ 301.08 $ 366.63 $ 485.44 $ 245.95

486

266

162

109

100

1,123

Note: PSERS is not a final average pay plan.

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Statistical Section

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees - GJRS

Years of Credited Service

10-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

Over 30

Total

2010

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 6,337.43 $ 4,563.90 $ 7,643.86 $ 6,422.80 $

Average Final Average Salary $ 10,490.01 $ 7,018.08 $ 10,490.01 $ 8,602.74 $

Number of Retirees

1

5

2

4

-- $ 6,242.00

-- $ 9,150.21

--

12

2011

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 4,632.24 $ 10,170.24 $ 9,799.81 $ 8,428.40 $

Average Final Average Salary $ 9,211.23 $ 14,910.13 $ 13,052.66 $ 11,264.63 $

Number of Retirees

4

2

2

3

-- $ 7,614.02

-- $ 11,505.85

--

11

2012

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 4,204.95 $ 6,610.26 $ 7,565.84 $ 8,791.96 $ 7,831.84 $ 6,915.64

Average Final Average Salary $ 7,788.39 $ 9,887.17 $ 10,361.29 $ 11,714.95 $ 10,490.01 $ 10,035.77

Number of Retirees

5

4

4

7

1

20

2013

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

5,179.20 $ 9,271.48 $
8

5,844.29 $ 8,344.35 $
7

6,170.52 $ 7,954.14 $

8,370.72 $ 10,624.52 $

7

5

6,169.77 $ 8,864.27 $
7

6,132.24 9,010.27
34

2014

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

2,989.92 $ 6,265.39 $
6

4,468.12 $ 7,772.95 $
2

6,496.50 $ 8,998.48 $
7

-- $ 2,703.82 $ 4,470.15

-- $ 4,289.57 $ 7,166.46

--

3

18

2015

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

4,010.30 $ 6,937.39 $
2

6,317.44 $ 9,141.51 $
5

7,051.15 $ 7,589.28 $

9,751.01 $ 10,165.12 $

7

2

2,406.28 $ 3,222.98 $
1

6,267.69 8,905.45
17

2016

Average Monthly Benefit

$

Average Final Average Salary $

Number of Retirees

-- $ 6,534.36 $ 8,121.58 $

-- $ 9,655.37 $ 11,204.04 $

--

6

2

-- $ 8,635.31 $ 7,120.51

-- $ 11,566.18 $ 10,211.83

--

1

9

2017

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 4,519.89 $ 6,690.09 $ 8,737.31 $ 5,895.46 $ 8,026.56 $ 6,964.60

Average Final Average Salary $ 9,049.84 $ 9,833.21 $ 12,013.62 $ 7,896.41 $ 10,750.81 $ 10,232.13

Number of Retirees

10

18

13

4

10

55

2018

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 6,056.07 $ 7,565.45 $ 7,700.44 $ 7,979.26 $

Average Final Average Salary $ 11,385.55 $ 11,096.74 $ 10,618.33 $ 10,687.46 $

Number of Retirees

3

5

7

2

-- $ 7,403.36

-- $ 10,902.57

--

17

2019

Average Monthly Benefit

$ 4,646.94 $ 6,293.69 $ 8,486.61 $ 7,795.06 $ 8,348.20 $ 6,878.64

Average Final Average Salary $ 8,909.34 $ 9,278.67 $ 11,566.18 $ 11,014.40 $ 11,181.62 $ 10,204.03

Number of Retirees

9

10

7

8

5

39

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Statistical Section

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees - LRS

2010 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2011 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2012 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2013 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2014 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2015 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2016 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2017 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2018 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2019 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees

8-14

15-19

Years of Credited Service

20-24

25-29

Over 29

Total

$ 372.93 $ 558.00 $

8

1

--$ --

--$ --

-- $ 465.47

--

9

$ 341.79 $ 589.12 $

12

1

-- $ 843.26 $ 934.73 $ 456.99

--

2

1

16

$ 363.66 $ 549.08 $

4

2

--$ --

-- $ 1,286.43 $ 548.46

--

1

7

$ 308.15 $ 568.93 $ 670.94 $

14

4

2

-- $ 1,166.93 $ 497.03

--

3

23

$ 289.25 $ 480.21 $

3

1

--$ --

--$ --

-- $ 336.99

--

4

$ 341.03 $ 382.95 $ 642.84 $

5

1

3

-- $ 1,228.50 $ 588.51

--

2

11

$ 322.51 $ 524.09 $

5

2

--$ --

--$ --

-- $ 380.11

--

7

$ 362.52 $ 557.02 $ 740.79 $

6

3

2

--$ --

-- $ 484.34

--

11

$ 323.56 $ 476.35 $ 719.16 $

5

3

1

--$ --

-- $ 418.44

--

9

$ 358.24 $ 493.00 $ 658.44 $ 793.55 $

6

2

2

2

-- $ 503.28

--

12

Note: LRS is not a final average pay plan.

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Statistical Section

Average Monthly Benefit Payment for New Retirees - GMPF

2010 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2011 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2012 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2013 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2014 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2015 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2016 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2017 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2018 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees 2019 Average Monthly Benefit Number of Retirees
Note: GMPF is not a final average pay plan.

20-25

Years of Credited Service

26-30

Over 30

Total

$ 63.82 17

$ 85.83 18

$ 100.00 56

$ 90.44 91

$ 63.16 19

$ 91.47 17

$ 100.00 52

$ 90.40 88

$ 61.54 13

$ 90.33 15

$ 100.00 63

$ 92.83 90

$ 59.44 18

$ 89.55 22

$ 100.00 42

$ 88.29 82

$ 61.11 9

$ 90.53 19

$ 100.00 31

$ 91.02 59

$ 62.07 15

$ 94.10 16

$ 100.00 20

$ 86.99 51

$ 66.30 27

$ 89.29 14

$ 100.00 30

$ 85.07 71

$ 65.00 11

$ 89.05 21

$ 100.00 37

$ 91.09 69

$ 61.00 10

$ 87.39 23

$ 100.00 44

$ 91.17 77

$ 67.14 21

$ 91.11 36

$ 100.00 23

$ 87.38 80

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Retired Members by Retirement Type
ERS June 30, 2019

Statistical Section

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 500

501 - 1,000

1,001 - 1,500

1,501 - 2,000

2,001 - 2,500

2,501 - 3,000

3,001 - 3,500

3,501 - 4,000

4,001 - 4,500

4,501 - 5,000

5,001 - 5,500

5,501 - 6,000

over 6,000

Retirement Type

Service Disability Survivor

3,742

267

543

8,524

1,046

417

7,022

1,162

281

5,413

970

191

4,271

790

128

3,371

608

85

2,620

447

58

2,157

332

46

1,680

237

26

1,499

176

17

1,172

127

8

790

71

9

1,861

100

11

Totals

44,122

6,333

1,820

PSERS June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 100

101 - 200

201 - 300

301 - 400

401 - 500

over 500

Retirement Type

Service Disability Survivor

84

6

232

6,108

34

185

5,239

260

51

2,808

382

12

1,719

273

5

1,384

207

1

Totals

17,342

1,162

486

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Retired Members by Retirement Type
GJRS June 30, 2019

Statistical Section

Amount of Monthly Benefit
$ 1 - 1,000 1,001 - 2,000 2,001 - 3,000 3,001 - 4,000 4,001 - 5,000 5,001 -,6,000 6,001 - 7,000 7,001 - 8,000 over 8,000
Totals

Retirement Type

Service Disability Survivor

19

--

2

19

--

8

27

--

5

39

--

2

26

2

2

16

--

--

38

--

--

71

--

--

124

--

--

379

2

19

LRS June 30, 2019

GMPF June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 250

251 - 500

501 - 750

751 - 1,000

over 1,000

Totals

Retirement Type

Service Disability Survivor

20

--

--

121

--

11

66

--

3

25

--

4

17

--

2

249

--

20

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 49

50 - 100

over 100

Retirement Type Service
-- 1,148
--

Totals

1,148

155

Retired Members by Optional Form of Benefit

Statistical Section

ERS June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

Form of Benefit

Maximum Plan Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5A Option 5B

$

1 - 500

501 - 1,000

1,001 - 1,500

1,501 - 2,000

2,001 - 2,500

2,501 - 3,000

3,001 - 3,500

3,501 - 4,000

4,001 - 4,500

4,501 - 5,000

5,001 - 5,500

5,501 - 6,000

over 6,000

1,332

416 1,260

412

905

165

62

4,225 1,234 1,961

661 1,281

417

208

3,443 1,123 1,452

646 1,077

475

249

2,697 1,001

961

567

716

332

300

2,093

738

657

486

603

335

277

1,618

554

485

345

648

197

217

1,126

399

333

311

622

164

170

865

269

270

213

649

127

142

613

194

174

173

612

56

121

487

119

136

176

626

61

87

321

111

94

112

576

44

49

204

46

62

114

368

27

49

422

115

158

217

944

40

76

Totals

19,446 6,319 8,003 4,433 9,627

2,440

2,007

Maximum Plan Single life annuity

Option 1

Reduced single life annuity with a guarantee of the remainder of the annuity savings fund account (contributions and interest), if any, to be paid upon the retiree's death

Option 2

100% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon divorce

Option 3

50% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon divorce

Option 4

Various options, including a specified monthly amount payable to a beneficiary upon the retiree's death, several period certain annuities of varying length, and a five-year accelerated benefit

Option 5A

100% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon divorce or the death of the beneficiary before the retiree

Option 5B

50% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon divorce or the death of the beneficiary before the retiree

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Retired Members by Optional Form of Benefit

Statistical Section

PSERS June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 100

101 - 200

201 - 300

301 - 400

401 - 500

over 500

Form of Benefit

Maximum Plan Option AA Option AB Option AC Option AD Option B

--

40

249

4,246

1,172

387

4,472

582

204

2,648

335

88

1,762

136

43

1,468

67

29

7

19

7

8

139

375

6

68

218

6

28

97

4

8

44

5

1

22

Totals

14,596

2,332

1,000

36

263

763

Maximum Plan Single life annuity

Option AA

100% joint and survivor annuity

Option AB

50% joint and survivor annuity

Option AC

Joint and survivor annuity with a specified monthly amount payable to a beneficiary

Option AD

Joint and survivor annuity with the amount payable to a beneficiary limited by the age difference between the retiree and the beneficiary

Option B

Annuity for a guaranteed period of time (5, 10, 15, or 20 years). If retiree outlives guarantee period, there is no benefit due after retiree's death

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Retired Members by Optional Form of Benefit

Statistical Section

GJRS June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

Spousal Maximum Plan Coverage Option 1

Form of Benefit Option 2 Option 3 Option 4A Option 4B Option 4C

$ 1 - 1000

1

1,001 - 2,000

3

2,001 - 3,000

4

3,001 - 4,000

3

4,001 - 5,000

5

5,001 - 6,000

7

6,001 - 7,000

8

7,000 - 8,000

23

over 8,000

24

20

--

--

--

--

--

--

24

--

--

--

--

--

--

28

--

--

--

--

--

--

38

--

--

--

--

--

--

25

--

--

--

--

--

--

8

1

--

--

--

--

--

30

--

--

--

--

--

--

48

--

--

--

--

--

--

100

--

--

--

--

--

--

Totals

78

321

1

--

--

--

--

--

Maximum Plan

Single life annuity

Indicates the member paid additional contributions to provide a 50% joint and survivor annuity at Spousal Coverage* retirement

Option 1**

100% joint and survivor annuity

Option 2**

66 % joint and survivor annuity

Option 3**

50% joint and survivor annuity

Option 4A**

100% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon death of beneficiary before the retiree

Option 4B**

66 % joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon death of beneficiary before the retiree

Option 4C**

50% joint and survivor annuity with a popup option upon death of beneficiary before the retiree

*Only available if membership start date prior to July 1, 2012 **Only available if membership start date on or after July 1, 2012

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Retired Members by Optional Form of Benefit

Statistical Section

LRS June 30, 2019

Amount of Monthly Benefit

$

1 - 250

251 - 500

501 - 750

751 - 1,000

over 1,000

Form of Benefit

Maximum Plan Option B1 Option B2

--

16

4

46

75

11

38

21

10

7

19

3

7

9

3

Totals

98

140

31

Maximum Plan Single life annuity

Option B1

100% joint and survivor annuity

Option B2

50% joint and survivor annuity

GMPF and SEAD - OPEB June 30, 2019
The GMPF Plan provides a benefit only in one form, a life annuity. All 1,148 current retirees, therefore, have this same form of benefit. The SEAD-OPEB plan provides only a lump sum death benefit to a member's beneficiary(ies).

159

Top Participatory Employers FY10

Statistical Section

ERS

Member Count % of Total Plan

Department of Corrections Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Department of Transportation Department of Labor Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Natural Resources Department of Human Services Department of Driver Services Department of Community Health Department of Revenue

12,527 6,869 4,846 3,867 3,679 2,079 1,942 1,674 1,351 1,154

18.2% 10.0
7.1 5.7 5.4 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.0 1.7

Total Top Employers Total ERS Member Count PSERS
Gwinnett County Schools Cobb County Schools Dekalb County Schools Clayton County Schools Muscogee County Schools Henry County Schools Cherokee County Schools Forsyth County Schools Richmond County Schools Paulding County Schools

39,988

58.3

68,567

3,931

9.8

2,471

6.2

2,234

5.6

1,382

3.4

970

2.4

909

2.3

902

2.3

894

2.2

877

2.2

715

1.8

Total Top Employers Total PSERS Member Count GJRS
Council of Superior Court Judges Council of State Court Judges Prosecuting Attorney's Council Council of Juvenile Judges

15,285

38.2

39,962

203

41.0

108

21.8

96

19.4

71

14.4

Total Top Employers Total GJRS Member Count

478

96.6

495

FY10 data is the first available. Data for SEAD-OPEB is not available.

160

Top Participatory Employers FY19

Statistical Section

ERS
Department of Corrections Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Department of Transportation Department of Human Services Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Community Supervision Department of Public Safety Department of Natural Resources Department of Labor Department of Revenue

Member Count % of Total Plan

9,072 4,093 3,956 3,502 3,118 1,979 1,871 1,743
999 975

15.32% 6.91 6.68 5.91 5.27 3.34 3.16 2.95 1.69 1.65

Total Top Employers Total ERS Member Count PSERS
Gwinnett County Schools Cobb County Schools Dekalb County Schools Clayton County Schools Forsyth County Schools Chatham County Schools Houston County Schools Muscogee County Schools Richmond County Schools Cherokee County Schools

31,308 59,207
3,503 2,266 2,158 1,201
978 930 774 737 732 709

52.88
10.08 6.52 6.21 3.45 2.81 2.67 2.23 2.12 2.10 2.04

Total Top Employers Total PSERS Member Count GJRS
Council of Superior Court Judges Council of State Court Judges Council of Juvenile Judges Solicitor General

13,988 34,768
210 127
73 56

40.23
40.31 24.37 14.01 10.75

Total Top Employers Total GJRS Member Count SEAD - OPEB
Department of Corrections Department of Transportation Department of Human Services Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Natural Resources Department of Community Supervision Department of Public Safety Department of Labor Department of Community Health

466 521
3,324 2,087 1,488 1,207
932 881 829 776 584 388

89.44
14.22 8.93 6.37 5.17 3.99 3.77 3.55 3.32 2.50 1.66

Total Top Employers Total Active Member Count

12,496 23,368

53.48

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Statistical Section

Schedule of Revenue and Expenses State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund

Year ended June 30, 2019 (In thousands)
Operating revenue: Insurance premiums Total operating revenue

2019

$

531

531

2018
540 540

Operating expenses: Death benefits Administrative expenses Total operating expenses Total operating loss

3,424 80
3,504 (2,973)

2,972 76
3,048 (2,508)

Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Allocation of investment income from pooled investment fund Investment expenses Total nonoperating revenues Change in net position

19,708 (65)
19,643 16,670

24,493 (64)
24,429 21,921

Total net position: Beginning of year End of year

289,207

$

305,877

267,286 289,207

2017
599 599
4,019 64
4,083 (3,484)
29,847 (62)
29,785 26,301
240,985 267,286

In fiscal year 2017, the System adopted the provisions of GASB Statement No. 74 and revised its accounting methodology with regard to the presentation of SEAD-Active, and began reporting it as a proprietary fund. In previous years it was reported as a fiduciary fund. Additional years will be displayed as they become available.

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Statistical Section
Schedule of Membership State Employees' Assurance Department Active Members Fund

Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Covered Lives 62,305 55,412 49,212 43,127 38,711 35,142 31,869 28,873 26,032 23,368

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Statistical Data at June 30, 2019

Statistical Section

System ERS
PSERS GJRS

Net Position $13.6 billion $941.6 million $479.4 million

Employer and Nonemployer Contributions
Old Plan: 19.91% New Plan: 24.66%
GSEPS 21.66% ($649.2 million)

Employee Contributions
Old Plan: 6% (with 4.75% pickup)
New Plan: 1.25% GSEPS: 1.25% ($36.3 million)

Active Members
Old Plan: (0.07%) 39 New Plan: (39.15% 23,180) GSEPS: (60,78%) 35,988
Total: 59,207

$30.3 million

$36 yr prior July 1, 2012 $90 yr after July 1, 2012 ($2.3 million)

34,768

7.83% ($5.3 million)

7.5% +2.5% Spousal
($5.5 million)

521

Inactives 60,574 49,213 64

Retirees
Total: 52,275 Service: 40,271 Beneficiary: 5,926 Disability: 5,478 Inv. Sep.: 446 Law. Enf.: 154

Annual Payment $1.4 billion

18,990

$63.6 million

400

$27.5 million

Average Monthly Benefit $2,222
$282
$5,884

LRS

$34.5 million

0% (None)

8.5% (with 4.75% pickup)
($339 thousand)

221

180

269

$1.9 million

$532

GDCP

$125.7 million

None

7.5% ($14.6 million)

13,025

112,934

2

$9.7 thousand

$4,866

SCJRF

$6 thousand

$626 thousand

None

None

None

7

$626 thousand

$4,551

DARF SEAD GMPF

$2 thousand

$37 thousand

None

$1.2 billion

$5 thousand

New Plan: 0.25% Old Plan: 0.50%
($3.3 million)

$26.4 million

$2.5 million

None

None
No. Insured: 23,368
13,715

None 1,018 None

3

$37 thousand

$953

No. Insured: 43,596

No. of Claims: 1,113
Amt. Pd: $40.5 mil

Average Claim: $36,430

1,148

$1.2 million

$91

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