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 (2024) 702,250

District of Columbia public pension statistics, per U.S. Census Bureau as of FY 2024 ($ in 000s)

Assets

$16.0 billion

Active Members

20,831

Annuitants

15,777

Benefits Paid

$679.7 million

Employee Contributions

$142.8 million

Employer Contributions

$364.9 million

Systems

7

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Becoming a member of NASRA offers a unique opportunity to join a community committed to the sound, efficient, and innovative stewardship of public retirement systems. Membership connects you with a network of professionals and experts, providing valuable insights into managing public retirement systems with a focus on sustainability and risk-averse strategies.

By joining NASRA, you gain the tools and resources to enhance the management of public retirement systems, ensuring their long-term success and reliability for generations to come.

What's New at NASRA: Updated Cost of Living Issue Brief

Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) play a significant role in public pensions. They help retirees keep up with rising prices, but they also add costs to pension plans. Policymakers and plan sponsors are tasked with balancing three things: benefits adequacy, plan sustainability, and affordability for members and plan sponsors.
The recent increase in inflation caused many policymakers and, in some cases pension trustees, to review how benefits are designed and paid for, including the way COLAs are granted and funded. NASRA’s recently updated issue brief on the lates trends in COLAs is available in the NASRA Research Center.