SCHEDULE 1Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme

Part SAccounts, audit and actuarial reports

Actuarial reports

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1

The “scheme actuary” is the person appointed by the Fund trustees in accordance with section 47(1)(b) of the Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26).

2

The Fund trustees may obtain an actuarial report on the scheme at any time they think fit (and must do so at intervals of no more than 3 years).

3

An actuarial report is to include—

a

a report on the general financial position of the Pension Fund,

b

an actuarial valuation of the Pension Fund's assets and liabilities, and

c

the scheme actuary's recommended rate for future contributions under rule 32 (expressed as a percentage of participating member salary payments).

4

The Fund trustees must lay a copy of each actuarial report before the Scottish Parliament within 3 months of obtaining it.