Can we say corruption yet?

[Skidmore]

I know the press can't quite work itself up to the actual word.

http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/government/iowa-secretary-of-states-aides-were-overpaid-audit-shows-20140925

Story Created: Sep 25, 2014 at 9:04 AM CDT
Story Updated: Sep 25, 2014 at 9:04 AM CDT
DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s office spent more than $110,000 to pay political appointees who did little or no work in the months before they left the payroll, an audit report said Thursday.

State Auditor Mary Mosiman also received $2,500 in excess vacation pay when she was Schultz’s deputy and should refund the state, according to the report from Chief Deputy Auditor Warren Jenkins.

Sen. Liz Mathis requested the audit after the Associated Press reported in April that Schultz allowed his chief deputy, Jim Gibbons, to remain on the payroll for seven months after his position was eliminated.

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Jenkins’ report said he could not determine what, if any, work Gibbons did after Schultz decided to eliminate his job in 2012. Gibbons nonetheless collected $90,738 in salary, vacation and benefits over the next six months.

Jenkins also questioned what “public benefit” came from Schultz’s decision to pay two other appointees a total of $21,317 during the weeks after they submitted their resignations. Three union employees whose jobs were eliminated were also paid for an extra two days beyond the 20 required under their contract, costing $1,706. more...

[rurallib]

1. Wish I could say I am surprised.