Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana SERS | 12,283.7 | 93,417 | 64.7 | 102.6 | Louisiana State Employees Retirement System |
| Louisiana Teachers | 21,046.7 | 173,099 | 65.8 | 105.0 | Louisiana Teachers Retirement System |
| Louisiana Municipal Police | 2,161.8 | 12,164 | 73.2 | 100.0 | Louisiana Municipal Police |
| Louisiana Schools | 1,946.1 | 26,485 | 74.6 | 100.0 | Louisiana Schools |
| Louisiana Parochial Employees | 3,848.8 | 25,786 | 96.3 | 120.2 | Louisiana State Parochial Employees |
| Baton Rouge City Parish RS | 1,071.1 | 6,709 | 66.8 | 109.0 | Baton Rouge City Parish Retirement System |
| New Orleans ERS | 365.7 | 5,344 | 61.2 | 110.9 | New Orleans Employees' Retirement System |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2018)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2017
| Fiscal Year | LA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 6.5 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 6.0 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 9.6 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 9.2 | 6.0 |