HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11102015 - D.6RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT actuarial valuation of future annual costs of potential changes to Retirement Benefits, changing the pension
COLA for employees in specific units of Probation Management, Fire Management, and AFSCME 512 (Safety) who
become members of the CCCERA on or after January 1, 2016, as provided by Buck Consultants, in letters dated
October 12, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As shown in the valuations and the chart below, the result of the retirement changes described herein for employees
would result in a savings of annual pensionable pay with the first hire in year one. Future valuation results will change
with demographic and cost updates. These projections do accurately measure the direction of the proposed plan
change costs. Over time, as more employees are hired into the new PEPRA tier at a 2% COLA, the savings will
become more significant. It should be noted that the figures presented in this report represent the savings associated
only with the negotiation of a 2% COLA. The actual savings from both the new State law and the negotiated change
beginning January 1 is the savings between the new PEPRA tier with a 2% COLA and Tiers A and III with a 3%
COLA.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/10/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance
Director, 335-1023
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 10, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Ann Elliott, Employee Benefits Manager, Harjit S. Nahal, Assistant County Auditor
D.6
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:November 10, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Government Code 7507 Compliance - Retirement Benefits - Safety Units of Probation Management, Fire
Management, and AFSCME 512
BACKGROUND:
Government Code, Section 7507 requires with regard to local legislative boards, that the future costs of changes in
retirement benefits or other post employment benefits as determined by the actuary, shall be made public at a
public meeting at least two weeks prior to the adoption of any changes in public retirement plan benefits or other
post employment benefits. The code also requires that an actuary be present to provide information as needed at
the public meeting at which the adoption of a benefit change shall be considered.
Assembly Bill 340 (AB340), known as the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA),
took effect January 1, 2013. Generally, for employees who become miscellaneous members of the Contra Costa
County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) on or after January 1, 2013, PEPRA requires a pension
formula of 2% at age 62, 36 month final compensation averaging, and a maximum salary amount used for
pension calculation of $110,100 (plus CPI). Under PEPRA the safety retirement benefit is generally 2.7% at age
57, 36 month final compensation averaging, and a maximum salary amount used for pension calculation of
$132,000 (plus CPI). PEPRA does not address Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs).
The County has completed all negotiations with all bargaining groups with respect to a proposed change in the
COLA to the pension benefit. The Board of Supervisors is taking no action today other than accepting the
attached reports. This report is a technical clean-up action. Both the Probation Management Unit and the
AFSCME 512 Safety Unit were tied to the Probation Peace Officers negotiation and the Fire Management Unit is
tied to the United Chief Officers Association. All three of these units have an effective date of January 1, 2016,
for the two percent cost of living adjustment to the pension benefit.
Three 7507 compliance reports from Buck Consultants, dated October 12, 2015 are attached. The following
summarizes existing provisions regarding pension COLAs:
Probation Management - Current Management Resolution, Section 44.11, Safety PEPRA Tier, "For
employees who become Safety New Members of the Contra Costa County Employees Retirement
Association (CCCERA) on or after January 1, 2013, retirement benefits are governed by the California
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) (Chapters 296 and 297, Statutes of 2012) and
Safety Option Plan Two (2.7% @ 57) applies. To the extent that this resolution conflicts with any provision
of PEPRA, PEPRA governs." Two percent cost of living language will be included in the next Management
Resolution.
Fire Management - Current Fire Management Resolution, Section 4.13.b "For employees who become
Safety New Members of the CCCERA on or after January 1, 2016, the cost of living adjustment to the
retirement allowance will not exceed two percent (2%) per year, and the cost of living adjustment will be
banked." No change is needed to implement the 2% pension COLA for this group.
AFSCME 512 Safety - Current MOU with AFSCME, Section 28.3, Subsection C.2 "PEPRA Safety Option
Plan Two (2.7% @ 57) applies to employees who, under PEPRA, become Safety New Members of
CCCERA. Future agreement reached with the Probation Peace Officers of Contra Costa County (PPOCCC)
regarding the cost of living adjustment to the retirement allowance for PEPRA Safety Option Plan Two
Safety members retirement will apply to Safety members of AFSCME, Local 512, effective on the same
date." No change is needed to implement the 2% pension COLA for this group. The PPOCCC cost of living
adjustment becomes effective January 1, 2016.
The reports explain that this change affects only future employees; it will have no effect on the unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities of CCCERA. The expressed savings are in annual dollar amounts and as percentages of
covered payroll for calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018. For calendar year 2016, the start date is assumed to be
January 1, 2016. The cost impacts are shown based upon one hire per year (results are the average of one male
and one female). The savings shown are combined employee and employer normal costs. The savings are equal to
the excess of the normal cost for the PEPRA structure and a 3.00% COLA to the pension benefit over the normal
cost of a PEPRA structure and a 2.00% pension COLA.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Possible delay in the implementation of the pension COLA reduction, resulting in loss of savings.
Possible delay in the implementation of the pension COLA reduction, resulting in loss of savings.
ATTACHMENTS
7507 Report for Probation Management dated October 12, 2015
7507 Report for Fire Management dated October 12, 2015
7507 Report for AFSCME 512 Safety dated October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
Finance Director
Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street, 10th floor
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Complying with California Government Code Section 7507 Regarding Changes to Pension
Benefits of Probation Management
Dear Ms. Driscoll:
We have been asked to estimate the effect on the County’s current and future unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities and Annual Required Contributions resulting from a new tier of benefits in the
structure of Assembly Bill 340 (AB340) with a 2.00% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective on
January 1, 2016 or alternatively, effective July 1, 2016. Both dates are used as potential effective
dates for the proposed change for the members of Probation Management. We are comparing this
benefit structure to the AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA which the plan currently provides.
Because this change affects only future entrants, it will have no effect on the unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities of Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) as of the
effective dates. We show the cost impacts on the enclosed charts per one hire per year (results are
averages of one male and one female). The costs shown are combined employee and employer
normal costs. By going from a 3.00% COLA to a 2.00% COLA, the County will realize a sa vings. The
savings are equal to the excess of the normal cost for an AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA over
the normal cost of an AB340 structure with a 2.00% COLA.
We have expressed the savings in annual dollar amounts and as percentages of covered payroll for
calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018 (2019 is also included for the July 1, 2016 effective date). These
results are merely illustrative and the actual impact will depend upon the actual demographic
characteristics of the employees as well as the pattern of future hiring. On the exhibit for the July 1,
2016 effective date, results shown for 2016 are for the six month period July 1 through December 31.
Buck Consultants, LLC
353 Sacramento Street
Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94111
tel 415.392.0616
fax 415.392.3991
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 2
Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurement presented in this
report due to such factors as: plan experience different from that anticipated by the economic and
demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the
methodology used for these measurements; and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Due to
the limited scope of this report, an analysis of the pote ntial range of such future measurements has not
been performed.
The methods and assumptions used are the same as those used in the December 31, 2014, actuarial
valuation of CCCERA. The demographic as well as the economic assumptions with respect to
investment yield, salary increase and inflation set forth in the December 31, 2014 valuation have been
based upon a review of the existing portfolio structure as well as recent and anticip ated experience.
Information on our new entrant profile is given in Note 2 of the enclosed projections.
The report was prepared under the supervision of David Kershner and Stephen Drake, who are both
Enrolled Actuaries and Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. David Kershner is a Fellow
of the Society of Actuaries and Stephen Drake is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. Both meet
the qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinions
contained in this report. This report has been prepared in accordance with all Applicable Actuarial
Standards of Practice. We are available to answer any questions on the material contained in the
report, or to provide explanations or further details as may be appropriate.
Sincerely,
David J. Kershner, FSA, EA, MAAA Stephen Drake, ASA, EA, MAAA
Principal and Consulting Actuary Director, Retirement Actuary
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 3
Probation Management – January 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as those used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into Probation Management at January 1 of each
projection year (we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for
new hires is 45, and the annual salary is assumed to be $111,800, $115,700, and $119,700 for the 2016,
2017, and 2018 hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $120,870, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018
Valuation Pay $101,200 $208,200 $321,400
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$42,700 $87,600 $134,800
ii) % of Pay 42.2%42.1%41.9%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$38,300 $78,500 $120,800
ii) % of Pay 37.8%37.7%37.6%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$4,400 $9,100 $14,000
ii) % of Pay 4.4%4.4%4.3%
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 4
Probation Management – July 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as thos e used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into Probation Management at July 1 of each
projection year (we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for
new hires is 45, and the annual salary is assumed to be $111,800, $115,700, $119,700, and $123,900 for
the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $1 20,870, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
5. Results for 2016 are for six months only (July 1 through December 31).
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Valuation Pay $50,600 $158,400 $272,300 $392,900
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$21,400 $66,700 $114,400 $165,000
ii) % of Pay 42.3%42.1%42.0%42.0%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$19,100 $59,800 $102,500 $147,800
ii) % of Pay 37.7%37.8%37.6%37.6%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$2,300 $6,900 $11,900 $17,200
ii) % of Pay 4.6%4.3%4.4%4.4%
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
2016 2017 2018 2019
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
2016 2017 2018 2019
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)
October 12, 2015
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
Finance Director
Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street, 10th floor
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Complying with California Government Code Section 7507 Regarding Changes to Pension
Benefits of Fire Management
Dear Ms. Driscoll:
We have been asked to estimate the effect on the County’s current and future unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities and Annual Required Contributions resulting from a new tier of benefits in the
structure of Assembly Bill 340 (AB340) with a 2.00% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective on
January 1, 2016 or alternatively, effective July 1, 2016. Both dates are used as potential effective
dates for the proposed change for the members of Fire Management. We are comparing this benefit
structure to the AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA which the plan currently provides.
Because this change affects only future entrants, it will have no effect on the unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities of Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) as of the
effective dates. We show the cost impacts on the enclosed charts per one hire per year (results are
averages of one male and one female). The costs shown are combined employee and employer
normal costs. By going from a 3.00% COLA to a 2.00% COLA, the County will realize a savings. The
savings are equal to the excess of the normal cost for an AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA over
the normal cost of an AB340 structure with a 2.00% COLA.
We have expressed the savings in annual dollar amounts and as percentages of covered payroll for
calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018 (2019 is also included for the July 1, 2016 effective date). These
results are merely illustrative and the actual impact will depend upon the actual demographic
characteristics of the employees as well as the pattern of future hiring. On the exhibit for the July 1,
2016 effective date, results shown for 2016 are for the six month period July 1 through December 31.
Buck Consultants, LLC
353 Sacramento Street
Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94111
tel 415.392.0616
fax 415.392.3991
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 2
Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurement presented in this
report due to such factors as: plan experience different from that anticipated by the economic and
demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the
methodology used for these measurements; and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Due to
the limited scope of this report, an analysis of the potential range of such future measurements has not
been performed.
The methods and assumptions used are the same as those used in the December 31, 2014, actuarial
valuation of CCCERA. The demographic as well as the economic assumptions with respect to
investment yield, salary increase and inflation set forth in the December 31, 2014 valuation have been
based upon a review of the existing portfolio structure as well as recent and anticipated ex perience.
Information on our new entrant profile is given in Note 2 of the enclosed projections.
The report was prepared under the supervision of David Kershner and Stephen Drake, who are both
Enrolled Actuaries and Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. David Kershner is a Fellow
of the Society of Actuaries and Stephen Drake is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. Both meet
the qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinions
contained in this report. This report has been prepared in accordance with all Applicable Actuarial
Standards of Practice. We are available to answer any questions on the material contained in the
report, or to provide explanations or further details as may be appropriate.
Sincerely,
David J. Kershner, FSA, EA, MAAA Stephen Drake, ASA, EA, MAAA
Principal and Consulting Actuary Director, Retirement Actuary
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 3
Fire Management – January 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as thos e used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into Fire Management at January 1 of each projection
year (we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for new hires is
42, and the annual salary is assumed to be $121,100, $125,300, and $129,700 for the 2016, 2017, and 2018
hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $120,870, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018
Valuation Pay $109,700 $226,100 $350,000
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$38,300 $78,700 $121,500
ii) % of Pay 34.9%34.8%34.7%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$34,300 $70,400 $108,600
ii) % of Pay 31.3%31.1%31.0%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$4,000 $8,300 $12,900
ii) % of Pay 3.6%3.7%3.7%
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 4
Fire Management – July 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as thos e used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into Fire Management at July 1 of each projection year
(we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for new hires is 42,
and the annual salary is assumed to be $121,100, $125,300, $129,700, and $134,200 for the 2016, 2017,
2018, and 2019 hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $120,870, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
5. Results for 2016 are for six months only (July 1 through December 31).
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Valuation Pay $54,900 $171,900 $296,200 $428,700
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$19,200 $59,900 $103,000 $148,900
ii) % of Pay 35.0%34.8%34.8%34.7%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$17,100 $53,600 $92,000 $133,100
ii) % of Pay 31.1%31.2%31.1%31.0%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$2,100 $6,300 $11,000 $15,800
ii) % of Pay 3.9%3.6%3.7%3.7%
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
2016 2017 2018 2019
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
2016 2017 2018 2019
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)
October 12, 2015
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
Finance Director
Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street, 10th floor
Martinez, CA 94553
Re: Complying with California Government Code Section 7507 Regarding Changes to Pension
Benefits of AFSCME 512 Safety
Dear Ms. Driscoll:
We have been asked to estimate the effect on the County’s current and future unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities and Annual Required Contributions resulting from a new tier of benefits in the
structure of Assembly Bill 340 (AB340) with a 2.00% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective on
January 1, 2016 or alternatively, effective July 1, 2016. Both dates are used as potential effective
dates for the proposed change for the members of AFSCME 512 Safety. We are comparing this
benefit structure to the AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA which the plan currently provides.
Because this change affects only future entrants, it will have no effect on the unfunded actuarial
accrued liabilities of Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) as of the
effective dates. We show the cost impacts on the enclosed charts per one hire per year (results are
averages of one male and one female). The costs shown are combined employee and employer
normal costs. By going from a 3.00% COLA to a 2.00% COLA, the County will realize a savings. The
savings are equal to the excess of the normal cost for an AB340 structure with a 3.00% COLA over
the normal cost of an AB340 structure with a 2.00% COLA.
We have expressed the savings in annual dollar amounts and as percentages of covered payroll for
calendar years 2016, 2017 and 2018 (2019 is also included for the July 1, 2016 effective date). These
results are merely illustrative and the actual impact will depend upon the actual demographic
characteristics of the employees as well as the pattern of future hiring. On the exhibit for the July 1,
2016 effective date, results shown for 2016 are for the six month period July 1 through December 31.
Buck Consultants, LLC
353 Sacramento Street
Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94111
tel 415.392.0616
fax 415.392.3991
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 2
Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurement presented in this
report due to such factors as: plan experience different from that anticipated by the economic and
demographic assumptions; increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the
methodology used for these measurements; and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. Due to
the limited scope of this report, an analysis of the potential range of such future measurements has not
been performed.
The methods and assumptions used are the same as those used in the December 31, 2014, actuarial
valuation of CCCERA. The demographic as well as the economic assumptions with respect to
investment yield, salary increase and inflation set forth in the December 31, 2014 valuation have been
based upon a review of the existing portfolio structure as well as recent and anticip ated experience.
Information on our new entrant profile is given in Note 2 of the enclosed projections.
The report was prepared under the supervision of David Kershner and Stephen Drake, who are both
Enrolled Actuaries and Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. David Kershner is a Fellow
of the Society of Actuaries and Stephen Drake is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. Both meet
the qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinions
contained in this report. This report has been prepared in accordance with all Applicable Actuarial
Standards of Practice. We are available to answer any questions on the material contained in the
report, or to provide explanations or further details as may be appropriate.
Sincerely,
David J. Kershner, FSA, EA, MAAA Stephen Drake, ASA, EA, MAAA
Principal and Consulting Actuary Director, Retirement Actuary
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 3
AFSCME 512 Safety – January 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as those used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into AFSCME 512 Safety at January 1 of each
projection year (we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for
new hires is 56, and the annual salary is assumed to be $79,700, $82,500, and $85,400 for the 2016, 2017,
and 2018 hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $120,870, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018
Valuation Pay $70,800 $143,000 $216,900
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$46,100 $93,000 $141,200
ii) % of Pay 65.1%65.0%65.1%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$41,800 $84,400 $128,100
ii) % of Pay 59.0%59.0%59.1%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$4,300 $8,600 $13,100
ii) % of Pay 6.1%6.0%6.0%
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
2016 2017 2018
Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)
Ms. Lisa Driscoll
October 12, 2015
Page 4
AFSCME 512 Safety – July 1, 2016
Notes:
1. The methods and assumptions used to determine the savings were the same as thos e used for the
December 31, 2014 valuation for the Safety members.
2. The County is assumed to hire one Safety employee into AFSCME 512 Safety at July 1 of each projection
year (we have averaged results for one male and one female). The assumed age at entry for new hires is
56, and the annual salary is assumed to be $79,700, $82,500, $85,400, and $88,400 for the 2016, 2017,
2018, and 2019 hires, respectively. These assumptions were provided by the County.
3. The maximum compensation limit for the retirement benefit is assumed to be 120% of $120,8 70, or
$145,044, for 2016 and it is expected to grow 2.00% per year.
4. In the AB340 benefit structure, the multiplier is 2.5% at 55. The multiplier increases by 0.1% for ages above
55 to a maximum of 2.7% at 57. It decreases by 0.1% for ages below 55 to a minimum of 2.0% at 50.
5. Results for 2016 are for six months only (July 1 through December 31).
Calendar Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Valuation Pay $35,400 $109,500 $185,100 $262,700
Annual Cost
AB340 with 3.00% COLA
i) $$23,000 $71,200 $120,500 $170,900
ii) % of Pay 65.0%65.0%65.1%65.1%
AB340 with 2.00% COLA
i) $$20,900 $64,600 $109,300 $155,100
ii) % of Pay 59.0%59.0%59.0%59.0%
Saving/(Cost)
i) $$2,100 $6,600 $11,200 $15,800
ii) % of Pay 6.0%6.0%6.1%6.1%
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Saving/(Cost)AB340 with 3.00% COLA AB340 with 2.00% COLA
Contra Costa County -AB340 with 3.00 COLA vs. AB340 with 2.00 COLA
Annual Cost by Plan Year ($)
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Annual Cost by Plan Year (% of Pay)