$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center
$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity disbursed $108,000 of a $120,000 grant to the Southern Recycling Center.
Byrne on All Kids Audit
Byrne on All Kids Audit
Another botched Illinois government program.
Open Meetings and Sunshine Commission Update
Open Meetings and Sunshine Commission Update
Two pieces of important legislation sent to Governor today.
Private Sector Salaries Shrinking
Private Sector Salaries Shrinking
by Kate Piercy According to a USA TODAY analysis of government data, “paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year.” On the other hand, government-provided benefits, including Social Security and unemployment insurance, for example, rose to record high levels during the first three...
Almost $20 Million in Wages at the Illinois Commerce Commission
Almost $20 Million in Wages at the Illinois Commerce Commission
In 2008, 32 employees at the Illinois Commerce Commission made over $100,000 in wages alone.
Budget Battle Update: Borrow!
Budget Battle Update: Borrow!
The Illinois House of Representatives is considering plans to borrow our way out of the state's budget mess.
County Pay Raises during Tough Economic Times Send Taxpayers Wrong Message
County Pay Raises during Tough Economic Times Send Taxpayers Wrong Message
Illinois Policy Institute Calls on Rock Island board to rectify salary increase gaffe.
$8 Million to Market Government Healthcare
$8 Million to Market Government Healthcare
Illinois's expanded "All Kids" audit reveals high costs and operational issues.
Who Audits the Auditor?
Who Audits the Auditor?
Say hello to the Office of the Auditor General Inspector General.
$6.4 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
$6.4 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
A report from the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform found that taxpayers paid lobbyists nearly $6.4 million to influence their own state government last year.
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency
The Problem Illinois state government recently has taken some important steps toward greater transparency. However, the common activities of Illinois institutions are still often difficult for taxpayers to observe. By posting basic financial and operational information on a single webpage, universities can give the public greater insight into how they operate—particularly how they are performing...
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency REPORT
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency REPORT
Illinois state government recently has taken some important steps toward greater transparency. However, the common activities of Illinois institutions are still often difficult for taxpayers to observe.
SJR: The Right to Know What State Employees Do All Day
SJR: The Right to Know What State Employees Do All Day
Great cartoon from the SJR.
Deck Hands on the State Payroll
Deck Hands on the State Payroll
The Department of Transportation spent a total of $956K on the wages for deck hands in 2008.