LAFPP is pleased to present the 2018 Annual Report. This report provides financial information such as the department’s budget summary, investment performance, asset allocation data, plan actuarial data, statistical information, and a summary of plan provisions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

Some of the highlights in this report are:

The System serves approximately 26,332 members, including active, DROP, and retired members and beneficiaries.

Pension benefits were actuarially funded at 92.9 percent and health subsidy benefits were funded at 51.3 percent, an increase of 1.4 percent and increase of 2 percent respectively over the prior year. The combined funding status is 86.9 percent.

System assets totaled over $22.3 billion on a market basis, up from $20.6 billion the prior year.

The investment rate of return for Fiscal Year 2017-18 was 9.91 percent, which exceeded our actuarial assumed rate of return of 7.25 percent.

LAFPP continues to grow as an organization as we strive to be a leader and innovator in the public pension industry. The Board and staff continue to utilize prudent and sound investment strategies to grow and protect Plan assets over the long-term to secure the retirement benefits of our members.

In addition to this report, our historical annual reports, actuarial valuations, and financial statements are available from the Financial Reports.