Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2013, Question 14

Jurisdiction has unfunded retiree health care or OPEB obligations Jurisdiction's unfunded retiree health care or OPEB obligations as a fiscal health problem

Full Question Text

In your opinion, are your jurisdiction's unfunded retiree health care or other post-employment benefit obligations a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all for your jurisdiction's fiscal health? (Among those jurisdictions reporting having unfunded fiscal obligations as a result of offering retirement health care or other post-employment benefits)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
In your opinion, are your jurisdiction's unfunded retiree health care or other post-employment benefit obligations a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all for your jurisdiction's fiscal health? (Among those jurisdictions reporting having unfunded fiscal obligations as a result of offering retirement health care or other post-employment benefits) A Significant Problem 47% 19% 46% 32% 40%
Somewhat of a Problem 26% 42% 36% 47% 36%
Not Much of a Problem 19% 29% 14% 9% 17%
Not a Problem at All 8% 10% 5% 12% 7%
Don't Know 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%