Public Plan

Public Plans Data is a comprehensive online resource providing data, tools, and research on public pension plans across the United States.

Description

Public Plans Data is a comprehensive web-based platform that provides extensive data and resources on public pension plans across the United States. It offers detailed information on over 250 major state and local pension plans, covering approximately 95% of public pension membership and assets nationwide. The platform features interactive data tools, downloadable datasets, state-by-state analyses, and research publications to help users understand pension plan finances, trends, and policy implications. It serves as a central hub for accessing historical data back to 2001, with regular updates including FY 2024 data releases. The site also includes educational resources, webinars, and tools for embedding charts, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying or working with public pension systems.

Features

• Interactive data browser for customized table creation
• Downloadable full datasets with plan-level data back to 2001
• State-by-state mapping of pension plan and cost data
• Interactive charts and geographic tools for data visualization
• Comprehensive data documentation and API access for programmers
• Regular data updates including FY 2024 financial reports
• Research publications including issue briefs and working papers
• Educational resources including terms/concepts and webinars
• Financial report downloads (AVs and CAFRs)
• Multi-organization research collaboration support

Benefits

• Provides comprehensive, standardized data on public pension plans covering 95% of national membership and assets
• Enables data-driven decision making for policymakers, researchers, and financial professionals
• Offers free access to valuable pension data that would otherwise be difficult to compile
• Supports comparative analysis across states, plans, and time periods
• Facilitates research through downloadable datasets and API access
• Enhances transparency in public pension systems through accessible data visualization
• Saves time and resources by centralizing pension data from multiple sources
• Supports evidence-based policy development and financial planning
• Provides educational resources to improve understanding of complex pension concepts

Links

• Home: https://publicplansdata.org