Benefits and Advantages to Public Entities forming a JPA for Government Agency OPEB Funding

  • JPA Board will drive the design and funding of the program
  • Oversight of trust by Board comprised of representatives of government agencies
  • Access to GASB 45 professionals and consultants
  • Turnkey solution for services - administration, actuarial, legal, investment, trustee, accounting, possibly claims payment
  • Economies of scale in both setting up the trust and investing funds
  • Customized, flexible investment services
  • Control and management of investment decisions
  • Expanded investment capacity
  • Ability to utilize the investment expertise of a Registered Investment Advisor to assist with making the initial asset allocation decision
  • Ability to utilize the Registered Investment Advisor to monitor and rebalance the investment portfolio on a regular, ongoing basis