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 a paycheck. (pdf)
Why is this a point of discussion? Well the county’s pension system is proving to be an increasing burden on the budget. Thanks to the downturn, the contribution rate to the system could double in less than a decade. (pdf)
