A new report by the Division of Legislative Audit was released today which shows a troubling trend of many elected officials and government employees misusing taxpayer dollars and receiving no greater punishment than a “warning letter” from prosecutors.
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If your wallet feels a little lighter lately, that’s because the state of Arkansas has you on the hook for approximately $2,200.
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Service in the state legislature is a part-time job. The yearly compensation is $15,689 (although that doesn’t include per diem
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Courtesy of the good folks at Arkansas Business, peruse this list of the most highly paid state employees in Arkansas
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Just how much money is Artee Williams, the double-dipping director of the Arkansas Dept. of Workforce Services, pulling down? The Arkansas Project is here to help you figure that out. Let’s go to the retirement calculator!
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Arkansas Dept. of Workforce Services reviewing their records to determine amount of improper state unemployment payments after feds say total is $161 million.
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Arkansas Rep. Allen Kerr talks about the “corrupt practice” of retirement double-dipping by state employees—a practice he hopes to rein in.
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Here’s what you need to know about double-dipping, when a state employee “retires” and then quickly returns to work in order to collect both a paycheck and a pension: It’s hopelessly corrupt. Read on!
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