In an excellent op-ed for the Press-Telegram, the heroic Cecilia Iglesias details the contemptible smear tactics used against her by the local police union after she voted against a pay raise the […]
Fraud allegations against San Diego-area school reveal deceptive practices used to enrich public pay
In a just-released report documenting possible fraud at the Sweetwater Union High School District, state auditors revealed how staff were able to push through a pay raise for district employees, while deceiving […]
OC Register: As pensions break the bank, Californians face more tax hikes
Transparent California is back in the news, thanks to our recent report highlighting the just-released 2019 pension payout data from CalPERS. In response to our report, the Sacramento Bee announced that the […]
$418,600 pension for former CalPERS investment manager largest ever, new data show
In 2018, Curtis Ishii announced that he would be stepping down as head of global fixed income for the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Today, Ishii is collecting a $418,608 annual […]
Turlock takes steps to address soaring health costs
Today’s report from the Turlock Journal has the details: The Turlock City Council voted to implement contracts with the City’s police and fire unions after negotiations reached impasse. … According to City […]
Agency relies on flawed study to justify massive pay raise
Excellent letter-to-the-editor from a resident who correctly questions the validity of setting public pay by comparing to other public agencies: Mariposa County Supervisors have unfortunately relied on a flawed compensation study as […]
Voters Deserve the Truth on Pension-Driven Tax Hikes
Washington Examiner — Jan. 22, 2020 Soaring public pension costs are driving a wave of tax hikes across California, but many officials are reluctant to admit that fact. Instead, voters are told […]
Oakland taxpayers must fund disability pensions for those in “excellent physical condition” working full-time elsewhere
Oakland taxpayers are required to fund so-called disability pensions for former law enforcement officers who are working full-time in law enforcement elsewhere, Transparent California has learned. In 2014, Oakland made national headlines […]
Union rules, not wildfires, behind soaring firefighter overtime pay
By: Robert Fellner Los Angeles Daily News — 1/14/20 Overtime pay for Los Angeles firefighters is making national headlines again, thanks to eye-popping payouts that allowed several employees to pocket over $400,000 […]
LA Times misleads on upcoming tax hike
The Los Angeles County Fire Department will ask voters to approve a property tax hike in March. The department has cited an increase in medical calls, as well as the need for […]
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