Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2015, Question 23

Jurisdiction's pension obligations as a fiscal health problem

Full Question Text

Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction's defined benefit and/or hybrid plan pension obligations are currently fully funded, in your opinion, are these 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 that reported having defined benefit or hybrid retirement income benefit plans)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction's defined benefit and/or hybrid plan pension obligations are currently fully funded, in your opinion, are these 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 that reported having defined benefit or hybrid retirement income benefit plans) A Significant Problem 16% 4% 27% 14% 15%
Somewhat of a Problem 40% 15% 46% 40% 33%
Not Much of a Problem 38% 29% 20% 19% 26%
Not a Problem at All 6% 44% 6% 22% 22%
Don't Know 0% 8% 1% 5% 4%