CalPERS Responds

Pension Financing



Myths vs. Facts

Myth: Pension Costs for the State of California have increased by 2000 percent in the last 10 years. | Facts

Myth: Public pension benefits are excessive and a drain on the public. | Facts

Myth: CalPERS said the SB 400 benefit enhancements would be free to the State forever. | Facts

Myth: CalPERS is going to run out of money because of baby boomers retiring. | Facts

Myth: Pensions are among the highest costs of State government. | Facts

Myth: Increased pension formulas are bankrupting State and local government. | Facts

Myth: Government pensions are paid by taxpayers. | Facts

Myth: Rate smoothing is funny accounting that requires future generations to pay pensions of those working today. | Facts

Myth: One can’t rely on CalPERS actuarial reports. | Facts