National Association of State Retirement Administrators

District of Columbia

The District of Columbia Retirement Board administers pension and other benefits for public school teachers, police, and firefighters employed by the District of Columbia.

Board Composition 

DC ST § 1-901.02 creates the District of Columbia Retirement Board.

Plan

Board Size

Appointed

Elected

Plan Members

Ex Officio

District of Columbia Retirement Board

12

6

6

6

0

Contributions

Per the U.S. Census, in FY 2014, employer contributions to District of Columbia government pension plans were 1.74 percent of all state and local government spending.

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Population (2022) 671,803

District of Columbia public pension statistics, per U.S. Census Bureau as of FY 2022 ($ in 000s)

Assets

$15,407,506

Active Members

20,830

Annuitants

15,906

Benefits Paid

$565,706

Employee Contributions

$111,629

Employer Contributions

$366,266

Systems

7

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