Resources

This brief examines the impact of state and local government pension funding on borrowing costs and bond ratings.

This study examines the financial education offered to state and local employees by government employers in the state of North Carolina.

These fact sheets profile a sampling of states that have maintained a funding ratio of more than 80 percent in their defined benefit pension plans even after the recession.

This quick-reference guide outlines the range of hybrid retirement plans that governments offer, along with examples and links to additional resources.

This case study examines the strategies developed by Sarasota County, Florida, for ensuring it has the talent it needs while still managing personnel costs.

This article discusses how health care reform is stretching the capacity of state workforces but also offers an opportunity.

This case study looks at Georgia’s Office of Customer Service, created to improve customer service across all state government departments and agencies.

This report provides an early look at state efforts to prepare for health reform, examining the experiences to date in five states (CT, MI, MA, NC, and WA).

This report examines South Dakota’s passage of automatic enrollment legislation and its initial impact on participation in the state’s defined contribution retirement plan.

This article describes how government human resource professionals need to take a strategic approach to balancing workforce needs with economic realities. (See page 14.)