Category Archives: Government Reform

Citizens Against Government Waste: Virginia Overpays State Employees

Posted on November 17, 2012 by matt ohern

A report recently released by Citizens Against Government Waste gives Virginia a “D” for its large gap between state and private sector compensation. Although that may sound bad, the main point of the study for CAGW by John Dunham & … Continue reading →

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Virginia Public Employees Fare Better than Private Employees: Part II

Posted on October 4, 2012 by matt ohern

In the Jefferson Policy Journal two weeks ago, we reported the results from a recent study of public-sector versus private-sector compensation. This time, we respond to a presentation by state officials that gives a different perspective. The study we cited, … Continue reading →

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Virginia's Retirement System – Mid-Year Review

Posted on July 12, 2012 by matt ohern

“I would say that the San Jose vote is a harbinger of things to come” reminded Alicia H. Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Referencing San Jose’s overwhelming vote -70 percent, to cut pension benefits … Continue reading →

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The Governor’s Pension Reform Proposal Should Become Law

Posted on February 2, 2012 by matt ohern

It is imperative that in the current session the General Assembly pass Governor McDonnell’s Virginia Retirement System (VRS) reform package or something similar. Two factors create the urgency in this matter. First, the Governor and General Assembly leaders made clear … Continue reading →

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Florida, U.K. Innovate in Corrections Partnerships

Posted on June 8, 2011 by matt ohern

Though different in structure, both the Florida and UK PPP initiatives seek to reorient the corrections system by placing a heavy emphasis on rehabilitation and are using a public-private partnership to do it. Continue reading →

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