August 23, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 23, 2024
Georgia’s teacher pension is not out of the woods and still poses a major risk of unexpected runaway costs.
Topic: Teacher Retirement System of Texas
August 22, 2024 • Commentary
Market correction shows the need for reform for Georgia’s teacher pension
Georgia’s teacher pension is not out of the woods and still poses a major risk of unexpected runaway costs.
August 19, 2022
Georgia’s Teacher Pension’s Negative Investment Returns Reveal a Trend
Georgia's Teacher Retirement System (TRS) is facing massive losses in 2022– a dramatic reversal that comes just a year after an unprecedented boom.
October 29, 2021 • Commentary
Returns Aside, Pension Risks Remain in Georgia
Georgia's largest public pension plans have seen a year of exceptional growth, a stark contrast to last year.
April 21, 2020 • Press Release
News Release: Study Finds Georgia’s Proposed Pension Reforms Fall Short
NEWS RELEASE | For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Contact: Benita Dodd (404-256-4050) Study Finds Georgia’s Proposed Pension Reforms Fall Short Even before COVID-19, a problem existed Atlanta – The Georgia […]
April 21, 2020 • Commentary
Issue Analysis: Proposed Reforms to Georgia’s Teacher Pension System Missed the Mark
Previously introduced legislation attempted to address out-of-control costs but fell short of comprehensive reform for Georgia TRS.
December 21, 2018
2018 Victories: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
As 2018 dashes away like Donner and Blitzen, many Georgians will remember it as a year of major political transition. But 2018 also brought some substantial improvements to Georgians’ lives […]
November 30, 2018
Teacher Pension Debt Undermines Public Education in Georgia
The money needs to come from somewhere. By Jen Sidorova Georgia’s students deserve fiscally responsible public education management, but chronic underfunding of teachers’ pensions is putting that at risk. Over […]
June 25, 2018
Savannah Morning News Champions Teacher Pension Reform
For those entering the profession today, the pension model comes with guaranteed risk. A Savannah Morning News editorial published on June 22, 2018 warns that teacher pension reform is crucial […]
February 13, 2018
News Release: Foundation Hosts Event on Teacher Pension Reform
News Release | For Immediate Release February 13, 2018 Contact: Benita Dodd (404-256-4050) Foundation Hosts February 20 Event on Georgia Teacher Pension Reform Atlanta – In 2017, Georgia’s budget included $223 million for the […]
February 1, 2017
Expand Retirement Options, Shrink Teacher Doldrums
Changing Georgia’s teacher retirement plan could make the profession more attractive. This commentary appeared in the February 1, 2017, edition of The Marietta Daily Journal. By Benita M. Dodd PAGE, […]
August 13, 2016
Guide to the Issues: Pension Reform
Principles: Any reforms to pensions should consider the long-term solvency of a plan and protect the already promised benefits for employees already in the system. The benefits in a public […]
February 26, 2015
Proposal Would Modernize Georgia’s Teacher Retirement System
A bill introduced this month would modernize Georgia’s pension system to be more in line with private-sector pensions. The plan is modeled after the successful reform of the pension plan […]
January 24, 2013
The Case for Reforming Georgia’s Teacher Retirement System
Georgia’s Teachers Retirement System (TRS) represents a significant cost to taxpayers and an important part of teachers’ compensation and benefits package. The current system is typical of government / teacher […]
March 4, 2011
Are Georgia’s OPEB Liabilities a Problem?
By Allen Buckley The media often reports about the funding problems of state and local pension plans, such as the plans maintained by Illinois, California and New Jersey. Georgia’s […]
March 3, 2011
Are Georgia’s OPEB Liabilities a Problem?
By Allen Buckley The media often reports about the funding problems of state and local pension plans, such as the plans maintained by Illinois, California and New Jersey. Georgia’s […]