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The Examiners: Mark J. Roe on Municipal Distress. Mark Roe, June 26, 2014, Opinion. "Detroit’s bankruptcy offers a cautionary tale for responsible municipal officials on how, and how not to, manage their budget. The pressure from pension obligations was a big factor in the Detroit bankruptcy. The simple lesson focuses on how municipalities save up to pay pensions to their retired police, firefighters, and other municipal employees. The city sets aside funds for the future retirement payments and expects earnings from the investments to help pay the pensions..." Link Verified October 12, 2014