Budget Solutions 2011: Myth vs. Fact
Budget Solutions 2011: Myth vs. Fact
The Illinois Policy Institute
Two Million Dollars for Dietitians
Two Million Dollars for Dietitians
In 2008, the State of Illinois paid its 43 dietitians and dietary managers over two million dollars in wages.
Andrzejewski Calls for Forensic Audit of State Spending
Andrzejewski Calls for Forensic Audit of State Spending
Andrzejewski believes $60 million forensic audit of state spending could save Illinois taxpayers $1.25 billion annually.
If Companies Won’t Do Business with Illinois, What’s Next?
If Companies Won’t Do Business with Illinois, What’s Next?
Vendor wants payment upfront from Illinois state government.
Security Guards on the State Payroll
Security Guards on the State Payroll
Average annual wages for security guards on the state payroll in 2008 equaled $39,012, while the average annual wages for all security workers in Illinois came to $25,940.
Illinois Economic Outlook Drops from 44th to 47th
Illinois Economic Outlook Drops from 44th to 47th
Illinois falls further behind in the 2010 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness review of the states.
Over $140 Million in Wages for Judges
Over $140 Million in Wages for Judges
In 2008, the Illinois Circuit Courts paid its judges over $140 Million in wages.
$640K in Renewable Energy Resources Program Rebates
$640K in Renewable Energy Resources Program Rebates
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity paid out over $640,000 in renewable energy resources program rebates to 91 individuals, businesses, schools and non-profits.
The Department of Human Services’ $800 Million Payroll
The Department of Human Services’ $800 Million Payroll
In 2008, Illinois Department of Human Services paid its 15,490 over $800 million in combined wages.
$200K to the Chicago Architecture Foundation
$200K to the Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave the Chicago Architecture Foundation a $200,000 tourism grant to fund projects such as a state-of-the-art scale model of Chicago.
$4.5 Million in Wages at the Illinois Lottery
$4.5 Million in Wages at the Illinois Lottery
In 2008, Illinois Department of Revenue employed 99 individuals at a combined cost of over $4.5 Million to run the State's lottery.
Transparency Reveals 77% East Dundee Budget Growth
Transparency Reveals 77% East Dundee Budget Growth
In 2007, East Dundee Budget was $3,961,411. In 2009, the Village
350% Soda Tax Hike Fizzles
350% Soda Tax Hike Fizzles
Another taxpayer-funded study is telling us we need higher taxes on soda. No thanks.
$11 Million for Conservation Police Officers
$11 Million for Conservation Police Officers
In 2008, the Department of Natural Resources paid 154 conservation police officers almost $12 Million in wages