plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
The projection of cash flows used to determine the single discount rate assumes that the Commonwealth of Kentucky contributes the actuarially determined contribution in all future years.
Sensitivity of the University's proportionate share of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate - The University's proportionate share of the net pension liability has been calculated using a discount rate of 5.25% (Nonhazardous) and a discount rate of 6.25% (Hazardous) for the June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation. The following presents the University's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using a discount rate 1% higher and 1% lower than the current rate as of June 30, 2022:
| 1% | Current | 1% | |
| Decrease | Discount | Increase | |
| Nonhazardous: | (4.25 %) | Rate (5.25 %) | (6.25 %) |
| Proportionate share of the | |||
| Collective Net Pension Liability | $ 37,187,885 | $ 32,282,399 | $ 28,248,983 |
| 1% | Current | 1% | |
| Decrease | Discount | Increase | |
| Hazardous: | (5.25 %) | Rate (6.25 %) | (7.25 %) |
| Proportionate share of the | |||
| Collective Net Pension Liability | $ 622,091 | $ 454,343 | $ 318,247 |
Plan Description –The Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System (KTRS), a cost sharing - multiple employer public employee retirement system. KTRS is a defined benefit plan providing for retirement, disability, death benefits and health insurance. Participants have a fully vested interest after the completion of 60 months of service, 12 of which are current service. KTRS issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements, required supplementary information, and detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position. That report may be obtained by writing to Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System, 479 Versailles Road, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 or by calling (502) 573-3266.
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