Pittsburgh Municipal Pension Fund – Pittsburgh, PA

Municipal Pension Fund Administration

Employee Retirement Benefits

The Pittsburgh Pension Funds Department, headquartered in the City-County Building, administers the retirement systems for the City of Pittsburgh’s workforce. This office oversees the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund, which pools the assets of the three major city pension plans: the Municipal Pension Fund (for general city employees), the Policemen’s Relief and Pension Fund, and the Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund. The department’s primary mission is to ensure the fiscal integrity of these funds and to provide accurate, timely benefits to retirees, beneficiaries, and disabled employees.

• Benefit Administration: Processing retirement applications, calculating monthly benefit amounts based on service years and salary, and managing disability pension claims.
• Member Services: Assisting active employees with pension estimates, service credit purchases, and beneficiary updates.
• Fund Management: working with the Pension Board and investment advisors to manage the assets of the trust fund in accordance with state laws (Act 205).
• Survivor Benefits: Administering payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries upon the death of a member.

Board and Governance

The funds are governed by their respective Boards of Managers, which include representatives from the city administration, city council, and elected employee representatives. The administrative office at 414 Grant Street serves as the daily operational hub where members can conduct business. Visitors to the office can drop off forms, notarize documents, or meet with a pension counselor. As this office is located within the City-County Building, all visitors must pass through building security.