The fund has $5,350,250 in total assets. If the funds annual losses were the same, it would run out of money in 13 years without these subsidies.
The fund lost $88,846 in investment income and other revenue in 2016. At the same time, it paid out $335,001 in expenses, according to the 2017 biennial report detailing the health of each of the states pension funds and retirement systems. The difference between the two shows the funds annual loss without subsidies.
Taxpayers added $350,251 to the funds revenue last year – an amount that has increased from $225,017 five years ago. Members contributed an additional $99,799 – $16,331 more than five years ago.
In all, subsidies amounted to $450,050 in 2016.
Columbia Police Pension Fund non-subsidy revenue over five years
| Year | Total non-subsidy revenue | Total expenses | Outcome without subsidies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -$88,846 | $335,001 | -$423,847 |
| 2015 | $208,815 | $305,796 | -$96,981 |
| 2014 | $318,983 | $282,450 | $36,533 |
| 2013 | $261,074 | $266,972 | -$5,898 |
| 2012 | $82,862 | $302,899 | -$220,037 |
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