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Restructuring Charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
2015 Restructuring Plan
During the first quarter of 2015, we performed a comprehensive review of our processes, businesses and systems in a company-wide effort to improve performance, cut costs, and reduce spending. This restructuring plan was completed in the second quarter of 2016.
The following table presents a summary of restructuring plan charges in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2016
Severance
$
4

Asset impairments
3

Other
2

Total restructuring charges
$
9



During the first quarter of 2016, we recognized restructuring charges totaling $9 million, including severance costs of $4 million related to workforce reductions of 13 positions across our organization, $3 million for asset impairments, primarily related to fixed assets and capitalized software that have been retired and $2 million of other charges.
Restructuring Reserve
Severance
The accrued severance balance was $14 million at March 31, 2017 and $17 million at December 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2017, the accrued severance is included in other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and will be paid in 2017.