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Annual Audit
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Annual Audit

The Fund’s auditors, Legacy Professional, LLP, completed their annual audit of our financial records for 2023, and the results were reviewed and accepted at the June 12, 2024, Board meeting.  The report link and an excerpt from the audit opinion follows:

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Firemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (the Plan), a fiduciary fund of the City of Chicago, Illinois, which comprise the combining statements of pension plan fiduciary net position and health insurance supplement plan net position, and the related combining statements of changes in pension plan fiduciary net position and health insurance supplement plan net position as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the related notes to the financial statements.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the plan net position of Firemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the changes in plan net position for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Thank you to our Comptroller Jackie Vlahos and staff for their diligence and professionalism in assisting in the timely completion of the audit. Audited Financial Statements. 

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2024 Board Meetings

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Member Trustee Election Information

Under provisions of the Illinois Pension Code, an election will be held to fill the office of Active Firefighter Member Trustee of The Retirement Board. The position will become vacant on December 1, 2024, because of the expiration of the term of an incumbent. Ballots will be mailed to all active members eligible to vote no later than September 18, 2024.

Click here to see the posted election notice for more details

All members are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

The spring Pre-Retirement Seminar was another success! We received great feedback on the speakers, topics, and venue. The date and location for the Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar will be September 28, 2024, at the Wintrust Scout Lounge and Auditorium, Guaranteed Rate Field. The seminar will cover the FABF application process, healthcare options in retirement, social security, wills and estate planning, wellness, long-term care planning, deferred compensation utilization, and overall financial planning. Please contact the Fund at (312) 726-5823 or via email at seminar@fabf.org to confirm participation - seating is limited to 120 and spouses are welcome.

Click here for more information

Retirement Seminar Estate Planning Forms

Please note that these forms are draft forms and are to be used as tools in compiling your estate plan. Prior to executing, we recommend you consult with an attorney and tax professional to ensure that you are making decisions that are in the best interest of you and your estate. Please note that these forms may need to be updated based on Illinois law and we encourage you to confirm with an attorney and tax professional prior to execution.

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