E M P L O Y E E S R E T I R E M E N T S Y S T E M O F R H O D E I S L A ND ACTUARIAL VALUATION R E P O R T AS OF J U N E 3 0, 201 3

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1 E M P L O Y E E S R E T I R E M E N T S Y S T E M O F R H O D E I S L A ND ACTUARIAL VALUATION R E P O R T AS OF J U N E 3 0, 201 3

2 December 17, 2013 Retirement Board 50 Service Avenue, 2nd Floor Warwick, RI Dear Members of the Board: Subject: Actuarial Valuation of ERSRI as of June 30, 2013 This is the June 30, 2013 actuarial valuation of the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI), which is a defined benefit plan that covers State Employees and Teachers. This report describes the current actuarial condition of ERSRI, determines recommended employer contribution rates, and analyzes changes in these contribution rates. Valuations are prepared annually, as of June 30 th, the last day of the ERSRI plan year. Not covered in this report are the Municipal Employees' Retirement System, the State Police Retirement Benefits Trust, the Judicial Retirement Benefits Trust, and the Teachers Survivor Benefits Plan, even though assets for ERSRI and these other programs are commingled for investment purposes. Additionally, this report does not consider the contribution requirements associated with any defined contribution benefits provided to State Employees and Teachers outside of the defined benefit plan. Under Rhode Island General Laws, the employer contribution rates for State Employees and for Teachers are certified annually by the State of Rhode Island Retirement Board. These rates are determined actuarially, based on the plan provisions in effect as of the valuation date, the actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board, and the methodology set forth in the statutes. The Board s current policy is that the contribution rates determined by a given actuarial valuation become effective two years after the valuation date. For example, the rates determined by this June 30, 2013 actuarial valuation will be applicable for the year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, Financing objectives The actuarial cost method and the amortization periods are set by statute. Normal cost rate (as a percent of pay) and actuarial accrued liabilities are computed using the Entry Age Normal actuarial cost method. The employer contribution rate is the sum of two pieces: the employer normal cost rate and the amortization rate. The employer normal cost rate is the difference between the normal cost rate and the member contribution rate. The amortization rate, also determined as a level percent of pay, is the amount required to amortize the unfunded actuarial

3 Members of the Board December 17, 2013 Page 2 accrued liability over a closed period (22 years remaining as of June 30, 2013). The amortization rate is adjusted for the two-year deferral in contribution rates. Separate employer contribution rates are determined for State Employees and for Teachers. Progress toward realization of financing objectives The funded ratio (the ratio of the actuarial value of assets to the actuarial accrued liability) is a standard measure of a plan s funded status. In the absence of benefit improvements, it should increase over time, until it reaches 100%. The funded ratio for State Employees is 56.2% while the funded ratio for Teachers is 58.1%. These funded ratios decreased slightly from the prior valuation primarily due to the return on the actuarial value of assets being less than expected (a 6.1% return versus the assumed rate of 7.5%.) The employer contribution rate for State Employees is 23.64% while the employer contribution rate for Teachers is 23.14%. These employer contribution rates determined by this June 30, 2013 actuarial valuation will be applicable for the year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, An analysis of the changes in the employer contribution rates appears in Table 11A of this report. An analysis of the changes in the unfunded actuarial accrued liability appears in Table 11C. Benefit provisions The benefit provisions reflected in this valuation are those which were in effect on June 30, No changes in the benefit provisions were made since the preceding valuation. The benefit provisions are summarized in Appendix B. Assumptions and methods The assumptions are unchanged from the last actuarial valuation. With the exception of certain assumption changes that resulted from the enactment of The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of 2011 (the Act, or RIRSA), the actuarial assumptions are consistent with the assumptions approved by the Board on April 13, 2011 based upon our last formal actuarial experience investigation study. We believe the assumptions are internally consistent and are reasonable, based on the actual experience of ERSRI. The results of the actuarial valuation are dependent upon the actuarial assumptions used. Actual results can and almost certainly will differ, as actual experience deviates from the assumptions. Even seemingly minor changes in the assumptions can materially change the liabilities and the calculated contribution rates. All assumptions and methods are described in Appendix A. The actuarial assumptions and methods used in this report comply with the parameters for disclosure that appear in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement Number 25.

4 Members of the Board December 17, 2013 Page 3 Data The ERSRI staff supplied data for retired, active and inactive members as of June 30, We did not audit this data, but we did apply a number of tests to the data, and we concluded that it was reasonable and consistent with the prior year's data. The ERSRI staff also supplied asset data as of June 30, Certification All of our work conforms with generally accepted actuarial principles and practices, and with the Actuarial Standards of Practice issued by the Actuarial Standards Board. In our opinion, our calculations also comply with the requirements of Rhode Island state law and, where applicable, the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and the Statements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The undersigned are independent actuaries. All are Enrolled Actuaries and Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. They all meet the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries and they are experienced in performing valuations for large public retirement systems. Respectfully submitted, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Joseph P. Newton, FSA, MAAA, EA Senior Consultant Mark R. Randall, FCA, MAAA, EA Executive Vice President Bradley E. Stewart, ASA, MAAA, EA Consultant

5 Table of Contents Section A Executive Summary Table of Contents State Employees... 2 Teachers... 3 Section B Discussion... 4 Section C Tables Page 1A Development of Contribution Rate (State Employees) B Development of Contribution Rate (Teachers) Summary of Unfunded Liability A Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits (State Employees) 14 3B Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits (Teachers) Schedule of Funding Progress Notes to Required Supplementary Information Plan Net Assets Reconciliation of Plan Net Assets A Development of Actuarial Value of Assets (State Employees) 20 8B Development of Actuarial Value of Assets (Teachers) Distribution of Assets at Market Value History of Investment Return Rates A Analysis of Change in Employer Cost B History of Employer Contribution Rates C Analysis of Change in the UAAL A Membership Data (State Employees) B Membership Data (Teachers) Historical Summary of Active Member Data A Distribution of Active Members by Age and By Years of Service (State Employees) B Distribution of Active Members by Age and By Years of Service (Teachers) Appendices Appendix A Summary of Actuarial Assumptions and Methods Appendix B Summary of Provisions Glossary

6 Section A - Executive Summary Executive Summary (State Employees) Valuation Date: Item June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 Membership Number of: - Active members 11,280 11,166 - Retirees and beneficiaries 11,139 11,200 - Inactive members 2,776 2,675 - Total 25,195 25,041 Payroll supplied by ERSRI $ 649,998,544 $ 643,909,132 Contribution rates (Defined Benefit Only) Member* 4.25% 4.25% Employer 23.64% 23.33% Assets Market value $ 2,346,851,689 $ 2,257,498,009 Actuarial value 2,411,057,214 2,421,191,542 Return on market value 11.0% 1.4% Return on actuarial value 6.1% 3.9% Employer contribution for FYE $ 152,261,987 $ 153,448,310 Ratio of actuarial value to market value 102.7% 107.3% Actuarial Information Employer normal cost % 4.81% 5.02% Unamortized actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) $ 1,878,757,695 $ 1,876,069,769 Amortization rate 18.83% 18.31% Funding period 22 years 23 years GASB funded ratio 56.2% 56.3% Projected employer contribution Fiscal year ending June 30, Projected payroll (millions) $ $ Projected employer contribution (millions) * Member contribution rate is based on the weighted average of State Employees contributing 3.75% and Correctional Officers contributing 8.75%. 2

7 Section A - Executive Summary Executive Summary (Teachers) Valuation Date: Item June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 Membership Number of: - Active members 13,193 13,212 - Retirees and beneficiaries 10,776 10,622 - Inactive members 2,947 2,808 - Total 26,916 26,642 Payroll supplied by ERSRI $ 936,234,816 $ 961,958,877 Contribution rates (Defined Benefit Only) Member 3.75% 3.75% Employer 23.14% 22.60% State share 9.41% 9.19% Local employer share 13.73% 13.41% Assets Market value $ 3,601,811,359 $ 3,499,847,941 Actuarial value 3,697,787,537 3,746,299,871 Return on market value 11.0% 1.4% Return on actuarial value 6.1% 3.9% Employer contribution (state & local) $ 179,244,463 $ 207,800,343 Ratio of actuarial value to market value 102.7% 107.0% Actuarial Information Employer normal cost % 4.62% 4.77% Unamortized actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) $ 2,665,948,183 $ 2,626,781,473 Amortization percentage 18.52% 17.83% Funding period 22 years 23 years GASB funded ratio 58.1% 58.8% Projected employer contribution Fiscal year ending June 30, Projected payroll (millions) $ 1,044.7 $ 1,046.2 Projected employer contribution (millions) State share (millions) Local employer share (millions)

8 Discussion Contribution Rates The employer contribution rates for ERSRI are determined actuarially. Separate rates are determined for State Employees and for Teachers. The rates determined in this valuation become effective two years after the valuation date, i.e., as of July 1, The rate consists of two pieces: the normal cost rate and the amortization rate. The normal cost rate is the employer s Entry Age normal cost, expressed as a percentage of active member payroll. The amortization rate is the contribution required to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability over 22 years as a level percentage of payroll. For the Teachers, the State of Rhode Island pays 40% of the rate, adjusted so that the State pays the entire amortization charge for the 1990/91 and 1991/92 deferrals, and the town or city employing the Teacher pays the balance. Local State Total Amortization for FY 91 and 92 deferrals 0.00% 0.26% 0.26% Normal cost and all other amortizations 13.73% 9.15% 22.88% Total 13.73% 9.41% 23.14% Five towns or cities Burrillville, East Greenwich, Little Compton, New Shoreham, and North Smithfield did not participate in the 1990 early retirement window for Teachers, and an adjusted contribution rate is charged for these entities: Local State Total Amortization for FY 91 and 92 deferrals 0.00% 0.26% 0.26% Normal cost and all other amortizations 13.08% 8.72% 21.80% Total 13.08% 8.98% 22.06% 4

9 Discussion Impact of Decrease in Contribution Rates Under Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) (e), if the State s actuarially determined contribution rate for State Employees or for Teachers for a fiscal year will be less than in the preceding fiscal year, the Governor is required to include an appropriation to ERSRI in the fiscal year budget equal to 20% of the reduction. Because the contribution rate for FYE 2016 is larger than the rate for FYE 2015, it does not appear that this requirement will be applicable. 5

10 Discussion Financial Data and Experience Assets for ERSRI are held in trust and are commingled with those of several other plans and programs for investment purposes. The State Treasurer is responsible for setting the asset allocation policy and for investing the funds. The ERSRI assets are then allocated by the ERSRI staff among State Employees, Teachers, and the Teachers Survivor Benefits Plan. Table 6 of this report shows the net plan assets for ERSRI in total, and it shows the breakdown between State Employees, Teachers and the Teachers Survivor Benefits Plan. Table 7 of this report shows a reconciliation of the assets for State Employees and Teachers between the previous valuation and this valuation. Table 9 shows the distribution of investments by category 76% of assets are held in equities, including real estate and private equity and Table 10 shows a historical summary of the return rates. As can be seen, the net market value rate of return was 11.0% for the year ended June 30, 2013, and the return on an actuarial asset value basis was 6.1%. The average annual return based on the market value of assets over the last ten years (July 1, 2003 June 30, 2013) was 7.2%. This is less than the current 7.5% annual investment return assumption. The average annual return based on the actuarial value of assets over the same period was 4.8%. All returns above are net of both investment and administrative expenses and may differ from other information provided by the General Treasurer s office or the investment managers and advisors. The ERSRI staff provided all of the financial information used in this report. 6

11 Discussion Member Data The ERSRI staff supplied member data as of June 30, While we did not audit this data, we did perform various tests to ensure that it was internally consistent, consistent with the prior year s data, and was reasonable overall. Information provided for active members includes: name, an identification number, gender, a code indicating whether the member was active or inactive, a code indicating employee type (State Employee or Teacher), date of birth, service, salary, date of last contribution, accumulated member contributions without interest, accrued benefit multiplier as of June 30, 2013, Final Average Compensation as of June 30, 2012, Article 7 Retirement Date, and the Rhode Island Retirement Security Act Retirement Date. For retired members, data includes: name, an identification number, gender, date of birth, date of retirement, amount of benefit, the amount of adjustment after age 62 for anyone electing the Social Security option, a code indicating the option elected and the type of retiree (service retiree, disabled retiree, beneficiary), and if applicable, the joint pensioner s date of birth and gender. Tables 12A and 12B of this report show the number of members by category (active, inactive, retired, etc.). Table 13 of this report shows a historical summary of active member statistics, and Tables 14A and 14B show the distribution of active members by age and service. The total payroll shown in the statistical tables is the amount that was supplied by ERSRI for the preceding fiscal year, annualized for new entrants as appropriate. For the cost calculations, ERSRI staff provided the actual aggregate payroll for the prior fiscal year and it was rolled forward by one year s payroll growth rate. 7

12 Discussion Benefit Provisions Appendix B includes a summary of the benefit provisions for ERSRI. There were no material changes in the benefit provisions since the preceding valuation. There are no ancillary benefits e.g., cost of living benefits (COLAs) that are currently provided by a source independent of ERSRI but that might be deemed an ERSRI liability if continued beyond the availability of funding by the current funding source. Based on an actuarial audit performed between valuation cycles, we have made the following changes to our valuing of plan provisions effective with this valuation: 1. The early retirement provisions are no longer being valued for Nurses and Correctional Officers as the statutes do not provide for this benefit. 2. The annuity death benefit for active or inactive members are now being actuarially reduced from the age the participant would have been eligible for a retirement benefit had he or she remained in service using 9% per year. 3. The early retirement factors for the ordinary death spousal benefit are now based on the RIRSA retirement ages. 4. In calculating the service-related death lump sum for State Employees, the projected service at decrement is now being used in the calculation of the benefit. 5. For Nurses in the ERS plan, the multiplier for the accidental disability benefit is now consistent with the other groups. 6. The COLA cap is being indexed even if the actual COLA is suspended due to the 80% contingency. The net impact of these changes was immaterial to the valuation results. 8

13 Discussion Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Appendix A of this report includes a summary of the actuarial assumptions and methods used in this valuation. Costs are determined using the Entry Age Normal actuarial cost method. This method was initially adopted effective June 30, 1999 and was modified, effective June 30, 2011, to be consistent with the Act and the standards outlined in the GASB Statement No. 67 exposure draft, which has now been finalized. The method used to determine the actuarial value of assets is the five-year smoothed market method. This technique is further described in Section III of Appendix A. The development of the actuarial value of assets utilizing this method is shown in Tables 8A and 8B of this report. With the exception of certain assumption changes that resulted from the enactment of the Act, the actuarial assumptions are consistent with the assumptions approved by the Board on April 13, We believe the assumptions are internally consistent and are reasonable, based on the actual experience of ERSRI. 9

14 Discussion GASB 25 and Funding Progress Accounting requirements for ERSRI are set by Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 25 (GASB 25). Table 4 of this report shows a historical summary of the funded ratios and other information for ERSRI. Table 5 of this report shows other information needed in connection with disclosure under GASB 25. GASB 25 requires that plans calculate an Annual Required Contribution (ARC) and, if actual contributions received are less than the ARC, this must be disclosed. The ARC must be calculated in accordance with certain parameters. In particular, it must include a payment to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL). This amortization payment must be computed using a funding period no greater than 30 years. Further, the amortization payment included in the ARC may be computed as a level amount, or it may be computed as an amount that increases with payroll. However, if payments are computed on a level-percent of payroll approach, the payroll growth assumption may not anticipate future membership growth. For ERSRI, the calculated contribution rates from Tables 1A and 1B are the ARCs for State Employees and Teachers, respectively. The amortization period was initially established as 30 years as of June 30, In conjunction with the Act, the amortization period was reset to 25 years as of June 30, The period and amortization method comply with the requirements of GASB 25. The payroll growth rate used in the amortization calculations does not include any allowance for membership growth. 10

15 Section C Table 1A Development of Contribution Rate (State Employees) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (1) (2) 1. Compensation (a) Supplied by ERSRI $ 649,998,544 $ 643,909,132 (b) Adjusted for one-year's pay increase 667,334, ,477, Actuarial accrued liability 4,289,814,909 4,297,261, Actuarial value of assets 2,411,057,214 2,421,191, Unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) (2-3) 1,878,757,695 1,876,069, Remaining amortization period at valuation date Contribution effective for fiscal year ending: June 30, 2016 June 30, Payroll projected for two-year delay 718,323, ,629, Amortization of UAAL 135,241, ,931, Normal cost (a) Total normal cost rate 9.06% 9.27% (b) Employee contribution rate 4.25% 4.25% (c) Employer normal cost rate ( a - b ) 4.81% 5.02% 10. Employer contribution rate as percent of payroll (a) Employer normal cost rate 4.81% 5.02% (b) Amortization payments ( 8 / 7 ) 18.83% 18.31% (c) Total ( a + b ) 23.64% 23.33% 11. Estimated employer contribution amount (7 * 10(c)) $ 169,811,685 $ 168,122,934 11

16 Section C Table 1B Development of Contribution Rate (Teachers) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (1) (2) 1. Compensation (a) Supplied by ERSRI $ 936,234,816 $ 961,958,877 (b) Adjusted for one-year's pay increase 970,541, ,904, Actuarial accrued liability 6,363,735,720 6,373,081, Actuarial value of assets 3,697,787,537 3,746,299, Unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) (2-3) 2,665,948,183 2,626,781, Remaining amortization period at valuation date Contribution effective for fiscal year ending: June 30, 2016 June 30, Payroll projected for two-year delay 1,044,696,946 1,046,164, Amortization of UAAL 193,446, ,583, Normal cost (a) Total normal cost rate 8.37% 8.52% (b) Employee contribution rate 3.75% 3.75% (c) Employer normal cost rate ( a - b ) 4.62% 4.77% 10. Employer contribution rate as percent of payroll (a) Employer normal cost rate 4.62% 4.77% (b) Amortization payments ( 8 / 7 ) 18.52% 17.83% (c) Total ( a + b ) 23.14% 22.60% 11. Estimated employer contribution amount (7 * 10(c)) $ 241,742,873 $ 236,433,201 12

17 Section C Table 2 Summary of Unfunded Liability State Employees Purpose Remaining Balance as of June 30, 2013 Fiscal Year 2016 Amortization Payment Years Remaining as of June 30, 2013 FY 1991 and FY 1992 Deferrals $ 28,658,534 $ 1,998, Total of All Non-Itemized Bases 1,850,099, ,242, Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability $ 1,878,757,695 $ 135,241,094 Teachers Purpose Remaining Balance as of June 30, 2013 Fiscal Year 2016 Amortization Payment Years Remaining as of June 30, 2013 FY 1991 and FY 1992 Deferrals $ 37,861,082 $ 2,739, Early Retirement Window 155,706,223 11,266, Total of All Non-Itemized Bases 2,472,380, ,439, Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability $ 2,665,948,183 $ 193,446,060 13

18 Section C Table 3A Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits (State Employees) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (1) (2) 1. Active members a. Service retirement benefits $ 1,701,848,389 $ 1,731,115,441 b. Deferred termination benefits 56,203,173 60,367,830 c. Refunds 4,766,221 5,429,740 d. Pre-retirement death benefits 35,380,963 41,544,419 e. Disability retirement benefits 78,160,200 77,947,887 f. Total $ 1,876,358,946 $ 1,916,405, Retired members a. Service retirements $ 2,464,366,649 $ 2,461,071,341 b. Disability retirements 136,096, ,293,793 c. Beneficiaries 165,461, ,199,019 d. Post-retirement death benefit 16,410,000 16,446,000 e. Total $ 2,782,335,335 $ 2,775,010, Inactive members $ 101,927,301 $ 90,701, Total actuarial present value of future benefits $ 4,760,621,582 $ 4,782,116, Determination of actuarial accrued liability a. Total actuarial present value of future benefits $ 4,760,621,582 $ 4,782,116,762 b. Less present value of future normal costs (470,806,673) (484,855,451) c. Actuarial accrued liability (a + b) $ 4,289,814,909 $ 4,297,261,311 14

19 Section C Table 3B Actuarial Present Value of Future Benefits (Teachers) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (1) (2) 1. Active members a. Service retirement benefits $ 2,297,967,317 $ 2,391,108,246 b. Deferred termination benefits 62,921,637 71,603,996 c. Refunds 4,417,815 4,929,884 d. Pre-retirement death benefits 32,300,881 41,551,144 e. Disability retirement benefits 74,196,549 74,718,927 f. Total $ 2,471,804,199 $ 2,583,912, Retired members a. Service retirements $ 4,374,052,706 $ 4,335,980,543 b. Disability retirements 78,435,113 78,825,106 c. Beneficiaries 111,685, ,887,865 d. Post-retirement death benefit 13,328,000 12,943,000 e. Total $ 4,577,501,544 $ 4,535,636, Inactive members $ 121,304,249 $ 99,174, Total actuarial present value of future benefits $ 7,170,609,992 $ 7,218,723, Determination of actuarial accrued liability a. Total actuarial present value of future benefits $ 7,170,609,992 $ 7,218,723,076 b. Less present value of future normal costs (806,874,272) (845,641,732) c. Actuarial accrued liability (a + b) $ 6,363,735,720 $ 6,373,081,344 15

20 Section C - Table 4 Schedule of Funding Progress (As required by GASB #25) Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability Valuation Actuarial Value of Actuarial Accrued (UAAL) Funded Ratio Annual Covered UAAL as % of Date Assets (AVA) Liability (3)-(2) (2)/(3) Payroll Payroll (4)/(6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) State Employees June 30, ,202,900,345 3,694,787,818 1,491,887, % 606,087, % June 30, ,163,391,323 3,843,518,875 1,680,127, % 606,474, % June 30, ,256,979,077 4,131,157,601 1,874,178, % 644,980, % June 30, ,493,428,522 4,332,888,818 1,839,460, % 660,044, % June 30, ,700,368,568 4,331,504,516 1,631,135, % 587,500, % June 30, ,646,081,020 4,482,244,291 1,836,163, % 605,872, % June 30, ,532,090,798 4,651,175,973 2,119,085, % 632,503, % June 30, ,532,090,798 5,232,541,325 2,700,450, % 630,246, % June 30, ,532,090,798 4,234,409,675 1,702,318, % 630,246, % June 30, ,443,690,798 4,255,362,463 1,811,671, % 633,146, % June 30, ,421,191,542 4,297,261,311 1,876,069, % 669,477, % June 30, ,411,057,214 4,289,814,909 1,878,757, % 667,334, % Teachers June 30, ,340,527,073 5,634,195,435 2,293,668, % 866,532, % June 30, ,280,977,321 5,919,156,211 2,638,178, % 898,051, % June 30, ,394,086,565 6,444,693,666 3,050,607, % 914,985, % June 30, ,737,981,686 6,750,125,236 3,012,143, % 959,372, % June 30, ,044,954,378 6,632,016,708 2,587,062, % 985,898, % June 30, ,008,931,337 6,900,963,108 2,892,031, % 987,463, % June 30, ,873,118,262 7,150,987,128 3,277,868, % 992,874, % June 30, ,873,118,262 8,006,313,862 4,133,195, % 989,236, % June 30, ,873,118,262 6,266,400,444 2,393,282, % 989,236, % June 30, ,776,407,834 6,325,941,951 2,549,534, % 1,002,656, % June 30, ,746,299,871 6,373,081,344 2,626,781, % 971,904, % June 30, ,697,787,537 6,363,735,720 2,665,948, % 970,541, % 2 Restated June 30, 2008 actuarial value after reflecting the amendment of Article 16 3 June 30, 2010 actuarial value before changes of actuarial assumptions 4 Restated June 30, 2010 actuarial value after reflecting the Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of

21 Section C Table 5 Notes to Required Supplementary Information (as required by GASB #25) Item (1) State Employees Teachers (2) (3) Valuation date June 30, 2013 June 30, 2013 Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal Entry Age Normal Amortization method Level percentage, closed Level percentage, closed Remaining amortization period 22 years 22 years Asset valuation method 5-Yr Smoothed Market 5-Yr Smoothed Market Actuarial assumptions: Investment rate of return * 7.50% 7.50% Projected salary increase * 4.00% to 7.00% 4.00% to 12.75% * Includes inflation at: 2.75% 2.75% Cost of living adjustments 2.00% 2.00% COLAs are currently suspended for all state employees, teachers, BHDDH nurses, correctional officers, judges and state police until the aggregate funding level of their plans exceeds 80%. It is assumed that the COLAs will be suspended for 14 years due to the current funding level of the plans; however, an interim COLA will be granted in five-year intervals while the COLA is suspended. 17

22 Section C Table 6 Plan Net Assets (Assets at Market or Fair Value) Item (1) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (2) (3) A. Total ERSRI assets 1. Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,483,072 $ 1,869, Receivables: a. Transfers receivable $ 0 $ 0 b. Member and employer contributions 23,786,718 35,655,699 c. Due from state for teachers 14,548,714 16,350,185 d. Net investment income and other 16,301,322 2,844,972 e. Total receivables $ 54,636,754 $ 54,850, Investments a. Short-term investment fund $ 0 $ 0 b. Pooled trust 6,147,471,576 5,944,742,651 c. Plan specific investments 0 0 d. Invested securities lending collateral 0 0 e. Total $ 6,147,471,576 $ 5,944,742, Total property and equipment $ - $ 407, Total assets $ 6,203,591,402 $ 6,001,871, Liabilities a. Net OPEB Liability $ 0 $ 0 b. Accounts and vouchers payable 3,909,890 3,889,272 c. Securities lending liability 0 0 d. Total liabilities $ 3,909,890 $ 3,889, Total market value of assets available for benefits $ 6,199,681,512 $ 5,997,981,759 (Item 5 - Item 6) B. Breakdown 1. State employees $ 2,346,851,689 $ 2,257,498, Teachers 3,601,811,359 3,499,847, Teachers' survivors benefits 251,018, ,635, Total $ 6,199,681,512 $5,997,981,759 18

23 Section C Table 7 Reconciliation of Plan Net Assets Item (1) Year Ending June 30, 2013 State Employees Teachers (2) (3) 1. Market value of assets at beginning of year $ 2,257,498,009 $ 3,499,847,941 Current year prior period adjustments 0 0 Adjusted market value of assets at BOY $ 2,257,498,009 $ 3,499,847, Contributions a. Members $ 27,323,294 $ 35,278,806 b. State 152,261,987 70,703,201 c. Local employers - 108,541,262 d. Reimbursement of Supplemental Pensions 75, ,586 e. Service purchases 599, ,946 f. Total $ 180,259,918 $ 216,143, Investment earnings, net of investment and administrative expenses $ 241,686,053 $ 370,887, Expenditures for the year a. Benefit payments $ (242,395,765) $ (354,406,703) b. Cost-of-living adjustments (71,679,135) (117,200,302) c. Death benefits (1,919,200) (903,200) d. Social security supplements (10,974,542) (7,145,610) e. Supplemental pensions (75,126) (952,787) f. Refunds (4,731,081) (4,687,990) g. Total expenditures $ (331,774,849) $ (485,296,592) 5. Transfers and other adjustments $ (817,442) $ 228, Market value of assets at end of year $ 2,346,851,689 $ 3,601,811,359 19

24 Section C Table 8A Development of Actuarial Value of Assets (State Employees) Year Ending June 30, Market value of assets at beginning of year $ 2,257,498, Net new investments a. Contributions $ 180,259,918 b. Benefits paid (327,043,768) c. Refunds (4,731,081) d. Transfers (817,442) e. Subtotal (152,332,373) 3. Market value of assets at end of year $ 2,346,851, Net earnings (3-1-2) (includes misc revenues) $ 241,686, Assumed investment return rate for fiscal year 7.50% 6. Expected return $ 163,599, Excess return (4-6) $ 78,086, Development of amounts to be recognized as of June 30, 2013: Fiscal Year End Remaining Deferrals of Excess (Shortfall) of Investment Income Offsetting of Gains/(Losses) Net Deferrals Remaining Years Remaining Recognized for this valuation Remaining after this valuation (1) (2) (3) = (1) + (2) (4) (5) = (3) / (4) (6) = (3) - (5) 2009 $ (53,079,267) $ 53,079,267 $ 0 1 $ 0 $ (110,614,266) 25,006,899 (85,607,367) 4 (21,401,842) (64,205,525) ,086,166 (78,086,166) Total $ (85,607,367) $ 0 $ (85,607,367) $ (21,401,842) $ (64,205,525) 9. Actuarial value of assets as of June 30, 2013 (Item 3 - Item 8) $ 2,411,057, Ratio of actuarial value to market value 102.7% 20

25 Section C Table 8B Development of Actuarial Value of Assets (Teachers) Year Ending June 30, Market value of assets at beginning of year $ 3,499,847, Net new investments a. Contributions $ 216,143,801 b. Benefits paid (480,608,602) c. Refunds (4,687,990) d. Transfers 228,578 e. Subtotal (268,924,213) 3. Market value of assets at end of year $ 3,601,811, Net earnings (3-1-2) (includes misc revenues) $ 370,887, Assumed investment return rate for fiscal year 7.50% 6. Expected return $ 252,403, Excess return (4-6) $ 118,483, Development of amounts to be recognized as of June 30, 2013: Fiscal Year End Remaining Deferrals of Excess (Shortfall) of Investment Income Offsetting of Gains/(Losses) Net Deferrals Remaining Years Remaining Recognized for this valuation Remaining after this valuation (1) (2) (3) = (1) + (2) (4) (5) = (3) / (4) (6) = (3) - (5) 2009 $ (74,880,544) $ 74,880,544 $ 0 1 $ 0 $ (171,571,386) 43,603,149 (127,968,237) 4 (31,992,059) (95,976,178) ,483,693 (118,483,693) Total $ (127,968,237) $ 0 $ (127,968,237) $ (31,992,059) $ (95,976,178) 9. Actuarial value of assets as of June 30, 2013 (Item 3 - Item 8) $ 3,697,787, Ratio of actuarial value to market value 102.7% 21

26 Section C Table 9 Distribution of Assets at Market Value (Percentage of Total Investments) Item (1) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 (2) (3) Cash & cash equivalents 5.1% 2.3% U.S. government & agency securities 11.3% 11.3% Corporate bonds & notes 5.7% 12.3% Foreign bonds 1.8% 0.0% U.S. equity securities 24.4% 32.1% Foreign equity securities 22.9% 15.8% Real estate, hedge funds, venture capital, other 28.8% 26.2% Total investments 100.0% 100.0% 22

27 Section C Table 10 History of Investment Return Rates (Net of Investment and Administrative Expenses) Year Ending June 30 of Market Actuarial (1) (2) (3) % 10.2% % 13.7% % 19.1% % 16.5% % 14.7% % 8.8% % 4.9% % 0.9% % -0.8% % 0.4% % 1.8% % 7.4% % 13.0% % 10.7% % 2.4% % 0.8% % 2.1% % 3.9% % 6.1% Average Returns: Last 5 Years 4.1% 3.0% Last 10 Years 7.2% 4.8% Since % 6.9% 23

28 Section C Table 11A Analysis of Change in Employer Cost Basis (1) State Employees Teachers (2) (3) 1. Employer contribution rates from prior valuation 23.33% 22.60% 2. Impact of changes, gains and losses a. Non-salary liability experience (gain)/loss -0.38% -0.15% b. Salary (gain)/loss -0.54% -0.47% c. Total payroll growth (gain)/loss 0.83% 0.77% d. Investment experience (gain)/loss 0.40% 0.39% e. Changes in assumptions/methods 0.00% 0.00% f. Changes in plan provisions 0.00% 0.00% g. Total 0.31% 0.54% 3. Employer contribution rates from current valuation 23.64% 23.14% 24

29 Section C Table 11B History of Employer Contribution Rates Valuation Date as of Fiscal Year Ending June 30, June 30, Employer Contribution Rate (1) (2) (3) State Employees % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % Teachers % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 1 Restated after adopting the amendment of Article 7. 2 Restated after adopting the amendment of Article Restated after reflecting the Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of

30 Section C - Table 11C Analysis of Change in UAAL Basis (1) State Employees Teachers (2) (3) 1. UAAL as of June 30, 2012 $ 1,876 $ 2, Impact of changes, gains and losses a. Interest at 7.50% for one year b. Expected amortization payments (112) (147) c. Investment experience (gain)/loss d. Salary (gain)/loss (48) (62) e. Non-salary liability experience (gain)/loss (13) 1 f. Changes in assumptions/methods 0 0 g. Changes in plan provisions 0 0 i. Total $ 3 $ UAAL as of June 30, 2013 $ 1,879 $ 2,666 Note: All dollar amounts are shown in millions. 26

31 Section C Table 12A Membership Data (State Employees) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 June 30, 2011 (1) (2) (3) 1. Active members a. Schedule A, Grandfathered 925 1,099 1,307 b. Schedule A, NonGrandfathered 3,107 3,230 3,322 c. Schedule B 7,248 6,837 6,604 d. Total Count 11,280 11,166 11,233 e. Number vested 8,530 8,691 8,756 f. Total payroll supplied by ERSRI $ 649,998,544 $643,909,132 $617,247,186 g. Average salary 57,624 57,667 54,949 h. Average age i. Average service Inactive members a. Number 2,776 2,675 2, Service retirees a. Number 9,209 9,285 9,358 b. Total annual benefits $ 286,068,604 $262,796,935 $253,162,599 c. Average annual benefit 31,064 28,303 27,053 d. Average age Disabled retirees a. Number b. Total annual benefits $ 14,659,587 $14,905,320 $14,818,531 c. Average annual benefit 20,883 20,847 20,134 d. Average age Beneficiaries and spouses a. Number 1,228 1,200 1,177 b. Total annual benefits $ 21,952,280 $21,073,548 $19,913,021 c. Average annual benefit 17,876 17,561 16,918 d. Average age

32 Section C Table 12B Membership Data (Teachers) June 30, 2013 June 30, 2012 June 30, 2011 (1) (2) (3) 1. Active members a. Schedule A, Grandfathered b. Schedule A, NonGrandfathered 3,134 3,301 3,782 c. Schedule B 9,725 9,419 8,834 d. Number 13,193 13,212 13,381 e. Number vested 11,193 11,326 11,566 f. Total payroll supplied by ERSRI $ 936,234,816 $961,958,877 $965,764,287 g. Average salary 70,965 72,809 72,174 h. Average age i. Average service Inactive members a. Number 2,947 2,808 2, Service retirees a. Number 9,967 9,824 9,561 b. Total annual benefits $ 452,808,015 $435,692,400 $411,630,392 c. Average annual benefit 45,431 44,350 43,053 d. Average age Disabled retirees a. Number b. Total annual benefits $ 8,454,100 $8,462,919 $8,127,922 c. Average annual benefit 29,355 29,591 28,519 d. Average age Beneficiaries and spouses a. Number b. Total annual benefits $ 13,009,092 $12,495,762 $11,841,337 c. Average annual benefit 24,969 24,406 23,635 d. Average age

33 Section C Table 13 Valuation as of Percent Amount in Percent Percent Average Average June 30, Number Increase $ Millions Increase $ Amount Increase Age Service (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) State Employees , % % 43, % , % % 44, % , % % 45, % , % % 47, % , % % 49, % , % % 51, % , % % 52, % , % % 53, % , % % 54, % , % % 57, % , % % 57, % Teachers Historical Summary of Active Member Data Active Members Covered Payroll Average Salary , % % 54, % , % % 55, % , % % 58, % , % % 59, % , % % 63, % , % % 66, % , % % 68, % , % % 69, % , % % 72, % , % % 72, % , % % 70, %

34 Section C - Table 14A Distribution of Active Members by Age and by Years of Service (State Employees) As of June 30, 2013 Years of Credited Service & Over Total Attained Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Age Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Under $36,426 $39,346 $33,056 $34,311 $28,071 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $36, $45,493 $45,777 $45,378 $48,673 $46,894 $39,696 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45, $45,977 $50,499 $46,960 $42,688 $49,373 $49,378 $49,454 $36,066 $0 $0 $0 $0 $48, $52,002 $45,833 $46,031 $50,905 $49,153 $52,552 $56,190 $60,376 $56,455 $0 $0 $0 $52, ,172 $47,297 $47,097 $48,777 $49,805 $51,702 $54,345 $59,146 $66,454 $62,807 $44,052 $0 $0 $56, ,717 $47,746 $40,894 $46,376 $46,564 $51,226 $51,496 $59,504 $66,431 $67,407 $63,288 $59,730 $0 $58, ,150 $49,501 $51,578 $44,937 $46,828 $48,331 $50,353 $58,573 $65,523 $66,313 $70,947 $64,782 $60,954 $60, ,980 $51,286 $57,753 $51,773 $44,451 $46,855 $50,688 $55,661 $63,968 $64,532 $70,371 $70,500 $67,269 $61, ,272 $39,898 $51,448 $57,473 $50,733 $48,422 $51,143 $56,029 $65,166 $63,251 $69,791 $72,090 $74,436 $61, & Over $51,209 $49,243 $34,947 $42,981 $40,093 $52,703 $55,579 $58,875 $55,994 $63,765 $74,572 $70,120 $59,033 Total ,056 1, ,689 1, ,280 $46,777 $47,914 $46,839 $47,044 $48,754 $50,976 $57,370 $64,851 $64,707 $68,768 $69,842 $70,966 $57,624 30

35 Section C Table 14B Distribution of Active Members by Age and by Years of Service (Teachers) As of June 30, 2013 Years of Credited Service & Over Total Attained Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Count & Age Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Avg. Comp. Under $53,161 $37,663 $41,567 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42, $66,787 $39,315 $43,736 $45,554 $48,116 $52,848 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $46, ,401 $50,095 $42,974 $48,526 $48,309 $51,789 $60,759 $72,611 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $59, , ,851 $69,023 $52,803 $53,665 $49,924 $54,199 $64,537 $74,079 $76,676 $0 $0 $0 $0 $69, ,219 $53,202 $45,587 $55,885 $53,405 $59,481 $66,420 $75,736 $78,077 $80,237 $0 $0 $0 $73, ,964 $68,686 $46,790 $53,145 $56,483 $55,057 $65,144 $75,486 $78,206 $80,227 $82,168 $0 $0 $75, ,730 $70,575 $53,891 $50,680 $51,943 $58,057 $66,114 $76,183 $78,638 $79,841 $80,841 $85,328 $0 $76, ,679 $63,497 $50,336 $45,882 $54,105 $58,244 $65,910 $75,489 $77,531 $79,530 $80,985 $82,159 $80,807 $76, ,107 $70,913 $60,400 $68,630 $68,031 $78,481 $71,198 $74,732 $77,179 $80,126 $80,338 $82,530 $83,388 $77, & Over $54,471 $64,007 $0 $50,810 $86,234 $74,773 $74,503 $77,915 $80,179 $80,963 $77,222 $83,453 $78,294 Total ,227 3,591 2,455 1, ,193 $60,307 $43,664 $48,385 $49,165 $53,373 $63,374 $74,955 $77,924 $79,981 $80,901 $82,438 $82,977 $70,965 31

36 Appendix A SUMMARY OF ACTUARIAL METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS I. Valuation Date The valuation date is June 30th of each plan year. This is the date as of which the actuarial present value of future benefits and the actuarial value of assets are determined. II. Actuarial Cost Method The actuarial valuation uses the Entry Age actuarial cost method. Under this method, the employer contribution rate is the sum of (i) the employer normal cost rate, and (ii) a rate that will amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL). 1. First, the actuarial present value of future benefits is determined by discounting the projected benefits for each member back to the valuation date using the assumed investment return rate as the discount rate. For active members, the projected benefits are based on the member s age, service, gender and compensation, and based on the actuarial assumptions. The calculations take into account the probability of the member's death, disability, or termination of employment prior to becoming eligible for a retirement benefit, as well as the possibility of the member will remain in service and receive a service retirement benefit. Future salary increases are anticipated. The present value of the expected benefits payable to all active members is added to the present value of the expected future payments to retired participants and beneficiaries to obtain the present value of all expected benefits. Liabilities for future members are not included. 2. The employer contributions required to support the benefits are determined as a level percentage of salary, and consist of a normal contribution and an amortization contribution. 3. The normal contribution is determined using the Entry Age Normal method. Under this method, a calculation is made to determine the rate of contribution which, if applied to the compensation of each individual member during the entire period of anticipated covered service, would be required to meet the cost of all benefits payable on his behalf. The salary-weighted average of these rates is the normal cost rate. This calculation reflects the plan provisions that apply to each individual member. 4. The employer normal cost rate is equal to (i) the normal cost rate, minus (ii) the member contribution rate. 32

37 Appendix A 5. The actuarial accrued liability is equal to the present value of all benefits less the present value of future normal costs. The unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) is then determined as (i) the actuarial accrued liability, minus (ii) the actuarial value of assets. 6. The amortization contribution rate is the level percentage of payroll required to reduce the UAAL to zero over the remaining amortization period. The UAAL was initially being amortized over the remainder of a closed 30-year period from June 30, In conjunction with The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of 2011, the amortization period was reset to 25 years as of June 30, The employer contribution rate determined by this valuation will not be effective until two years after the valuation date. The determination of the contribution rate reflects this deferral. The unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) and covered payroll are projected forward for two years, and we then determine the amortization charge required to amortize the UAAL over the remaining amortization period from that point. In projecting the UAAL, we increase the UAAL for interest at the assumed rate and we decrease it for the amortization payments. The amortization payments for these two years are determined by subtracting the current employer normal cost from the known contribution rates for these years, based on the two prior actuarial valuations. Contributions are assumed to be made monthly throughout the year. III. Actuarial Value of Assets The actuarial value of assets is based on the market value of assets with a five-year phase-in of actual investment return in excess of (less than) expected investment income. Offsetting unrecognized gains and losses are immediately recognized, with the shortest remaining bases recognized first and the net remaining bases continue to be recognized on their original timeframe. Expected investment income is determined using the assumed investment return rate and the market value of assets (adjusted for receipts and disbursements during the year). The returns are computed net of administrative and investment expenses. IV. Actuarial Assumptions A. Economic Assumptions 1. Investment return: 7.50% per year, compounded annually, composed of an assumed 2.75% inflation rate and a 4.75% net real rate of return. This rate represents the assumed return, net of all investment and administrative expenses. 33

38 Appendix A 2. Salary increase rate: The sum of (i) a 4.00% wage inflation assumption (composed of a 2.75% price inflation assumption and a 1.25% additional general increase), and (ii) a service-related component as shown below: Service Salary Increase Rates State Employees Service- Related Component Total Increase Service- Related Component Teachers Total Increase (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) % 7.00% 8.75% 12.75% % 7.00% 7.50% 11.50% % 7.00% 6.25% 10.25% % 6.75% 5.50% 9.50% % 6.75% 5.00% 9.00% % 6.75% 4.75% 8.75% % 5.50% 4.50% 8.50% % 5.50% 4.25% 8.25% % 5.25% 4.00% 8.00% % 5.25% 3.75% 7.75% % 5.25% 1.50% 5.50% % 5.25% 0.00% 4.00% % 5.25% 0.00% 4.00% % 5.00% 0.00% 4.00% % 5.00% 0.00% 4.00% % 5.00% 0.00% 4.00% % 4.75% 0.00% 4.00% % 4.75% 0.00% 4.00% % 4.50% 0.00% 4.00% % 4.50% 0.00% 4.00% % 4.50% 0.00% 4.00% 21 or more 0.00% 4.00% 0.00% 4.00% 34

39 Appendix A Salary increases are assumed to occur once a year, on July 1. Therefore the pay used for the period year following the valuation date is equal to the reported pay for the prior year, increased by the salary increase assumption. For employees with less than one year of service, the reported rate of pay is used rather than the fiscal year salary paid. 3. Payroll growth rate: In the amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability, payroll is assumed to increase 3.75% per year. This increase rate is solely due to the effect of wage inflation on salaries, with no allowance for future membership growth. 4. Post-retirement Benefit Increase: Post-retirement benefit increases are assumed to be 2%, per annum, while the plan has a funding level that exceeds 80%; however, an interim COLA will be granted in five-year intervals while the COLA is suspended. The first such COLA will be applicable in Calendar Year As of June 30, 2013, it is assumed that the COLAs will be suspended for 14 years due to the current funding level of the plans. The actual COLA will be determined based on the plan s five-year average investment rate of return (return on actuarial assets) minus 5.5% and will range from zero to 4.0%. B. Demographic Assumptions 1. Post-termination mortality rates (non-disabled) a. Male state employees: 115% of RP-2000 Combined Healthy for Males with White Collar adjustments, projected with Scale AA from b. Female state employees: 95% of RP-2000 Combined Healthy for Females with White Collar adjustments, projected with Scale AA from c. Male teachers: 97% of rates in a GRS table based on male teacher experience, projected with Scale AA from d. Female teachers: 92% of rates in a GRS table based on female teacher experience, projected with Scale AA from