Brazilian municipalities implement measures to stabilize public servant pensions

Municipalities in Brazil are implementing measures to strengthen their respective social security regimes for public servants.

In Anápolis, the City Council approved a complementary law to reinforce the financial sustainability of the Municipal Social Security Institute (ISSA). The measure increases the employer contribution from 22% to 28% without altering the rates for active employees, retirees, or pensioners. This initiative aims to address an estimated R$ 70 million pension liability attributed to previous administrations and ensure the municipality maintains its Certificate of Social Security Regularity (CRP), which is required to receive federal transfers.

Similarly, São João de Meriti and Meriti-Previ have joined the Pró-Regularidade RPPS program, an initiative by the Ministry of Social Security. The program is designed to help municipalities organize their social security systems, manage actuarial deficits, and improve governance. By adhering to the program, the municipality seeks to secure the payment of current and future benefits while maintaining the ability to access federal resources and credit operations.