The Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) is a coalition of three associations that represent public retirement systems covering the vast majority of public employees in the US. The associations are the:
The Public Pension Standards are intended to reflect minimum expectations for public retirement system management and administration, as well as serve as a benchmark by which all defined benefit public plans should be measured. The retirement systems and the state and local governments that sponsor them are encouraged to meet these standards.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE STANDARDS
APPLICATION FEE
A fee of $100.00 is required to defray the costs of administering the program.
APPLICATION FORM
Step 1 - Register for the application by clicking the Register Now! button below. Upon confirmation of your purchase, you will receive an email with links to both the Word version and the on-line version of the 2016 Application. Applicants are encouraged to first complete the Word-based application, then to transfer their responses online, as the online survey limits users' ability to move backward or to return to the survey.
Step 2 - Compile the responses from the latest information available to you. We have timed the application period so information available June 30, 2016, can be reported. Provide an Explanation when a 'No' response is made and when additional information is required to explain a Yes response. The Administrator will review the explanation to determine if the answers are appropriate. There must be "Yes" answers to all questions (or sufficient explanation) in order to meet the Standards.
DEADLINE
Please complete the application by Friday, November 18, 2016. This will allow time to process the applications and have the certificates available for your CAFR. The earlier you send in your application the earlier you will receive your certificate.