Pension fun

Many people these days would be happy to have a job or get a pension. So many might be jealous to learn a top Sacramento County official is getting both. (pdf)
He’s not the only one. Hundreds in the sheriff’s department retired and were hired back on as “on call” deputies — earning a pension and […]

Sacramento County’s labor unions seem hesitant to agree to concessions, setting the stage for a potentially dangerous game of chicken with the county’s leadership that is trying to close a projected $180 million general fund shortfall in fiscal year 2009-10. (pdf)

A fight is shaping up in Sacramento County between departments as they compete for a shrinking pot of money this budget season. (pdf)

A generous perk that allows Sacramento County managers to cash-in half their unused sick leave when they retire cost the county $1.9 million from January 2008 through March 2009. (pdf)

Sacramento County has released its proposed budget allocations for the fiscal year starting July 1. Check it out at www.sacbee.com. (pdf)