Actuarial Fiscal Note

Date Requested:February 03, 2022
Time Requested:01:45 PM
Agency: Consolidated Public Retirement Board
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2398 Introduced HB4539
CBD Subject:

Retirement Systems Impacted by Legislation:

PERS 2501

FUND(S):

Special Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Creates New Expense

Legislation creates:

PERS



Actuarial Note Summary

Impact this measure will have on the liabilities and contributions associated with the retirement system(s).


    HB 4539 clarifies in the PERS WV Statute §5-10-14(b) that TRS Tier 2 members who transfer service into PERS can only transfer this service into PERS Tier 2.
    
    In addition, HB 4539 adds section §5-10-30(d) to the WV Statute and permits PERS members who are subject to the 105% provision contained in WV Code §5-10-17(b), upon the member’s written application filed with the board of trustees, to receive their accumulated contributions.
    
    The updates to West Virginia Statute section §5-10-14(b) and §5-10-30(d) from HB 4539 are not expected to materially impact the PERS unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) or the contribution requirements of PERS.
    



Fiscal Detail of Actuarial Impact

Impact on current benefit costs, prior service benefit costs and ongoing contribution requirements following full implementation.


Impact On Following Full Implementation
Increase in Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability Initial Impact on Annual Contribution Requirement of System(s) Contribution Increase as a Percentage of Annual Payroll
Total Annual Costs $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %
Normal Cost of System N/A $0.00 0.00 %
Past Service Liabilities $0.00 $0.00 0.00 %
Fiscal Year Past Service
Amortization Period Ends
N/A 2035 N/A


Explanation of above Actuarial estimates:


    The updates to West Virginia Statute section §5-10-14(b) and §5-10-30(d) from HB 4539 are not expected to materially impact the PERS unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) or the contribution requirements of PERS.

Analysis of Impact on Public Pension Policy:


    The updates to West Virginia Statute section §5-10-14(b) and §5-10-30(d) from HB 4539 are not expected to materially impact the PERS unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) or the contribution requirements of PERS.



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


    HB 4539 clarifies in the PERS WV Statute §5-10-14(b) that TRS Tier 2 members who transfer service into PERS can only transfer this service into PERS Tier 2.
    
    In addition, HB 4539 adds section §5-10-30(d) to the WV Statute and permits PERS members who are subject to the 105% provision contained in WV Code §5-10-17(b), upon the member’s written application filed with the board of trustees, to receive their accumulated contributions.
    
    The updates to West Virginia Statute section §5-10-14(b) and §5-10-30(d) from HB 4539 are not expected to materially impact the PERS unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) or the contribution requirements of PERS.
    



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above Fiscal Note estimates (include possible long-range effect):


    The updates to West Virginia Statute section §5-10-14(b) and §5-10-30(d) from HB 4539 are not expected to materially impact the PERS unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) or the contribution requirements of PERS.



Memorandum


    This Actuarial/Fiscal Note is being submitted by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board. It has been reviewed by the CPRB Actuary. Both the Board and the CPRB Actuary are available upon request for questions.
    
    For the appropriate actuarial disclosures, see the July 1, 2021 funding valuation report for PERS, expected to be published on March 31, 2022.
    
    Kenneth Woodson Jr., the CPRB Board Actuary, is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He meets the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinions contained in this Actuarial/Fiscal Note.
    



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Kenneth M. Woodson Jr.
    Email Address: kenneth.m.woodson@wv.gov