"[U]ntil the state treasurer publishes the first set of annual assumptions, considerable uncertainty remains as to what the impact will be on each plan's liability. In fact, it is possible that a particular plan might be considered fully funded under the current actuarial assumptions that are being used for determining contributions to the plan or for satisfying financial reporting requirements, yet be considered underfunded based on new mandated assumptions. This paper aims to help stakeholders of Michigan's many local government pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) programs develop informed expectations, based on the range of outcomes that could result from the state treasurer's decisions."  MORE >>