Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions (QSPP)

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Summary

The Quarterly Summary of Public Pensions is a quarterly panel survey that provides national summary data on the revenues, expenditures, and composition of assets of the largest defined benefit public employee pension systems for state and local governments. Data are collected on the financial holdings and activities of the largest public-employee pension systems. The financial holdings data show assets in various types of securities such as stocks, bonds, federal notes, and mortgages. Revenue data consist of earnings, as well as contributions from governments and employees. Expenditure data consist primarily of payments to beneficiaries and withdrawals.

Historical Data Availability

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Data Quality

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Statutory Context

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Staffing and Funding

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From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.

Policy

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Last updated: 2026-06-22

Details

Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202409-0607-003 Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions DOC/CENSUS Active
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