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Retirement double-dipping cheats Florida taxpayers ... The loophole the Legislature opened when it changed the state's retirement rules and gave birth to double-dipping has grown into a giant entitlement that must be ended.
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The government has always treated this as double dipping. According to a study commissioned by DoD, VA disability compensation is intended for veterans who separated from military service without retirement, but who suffered service-connected conditions that affect their earnings.
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Retirement benefits earned are a part of an employee's total compensation package, in return for services rendered. The value of service rendered in one year is not affected in any way by what an employee may earn in future years.
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But the General Assembly recently and quietly passed legislation "enhancing" Annan's retirement benefits. Some U.N. insiders speculate that ... While not illegal, many U.N. staffers expressed anger at Annan's behind-the-scenes move to sweeten his golden parachute, saying it smacks of "double dipping" from the U.N. funds.
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newsmax.com — UNITED NATIONS -- United Nations sources confirm with NewsMax that retiring Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to "petition" the organization's pension fund for the largest retirement benefit package in the 60-year history of the U.N.
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newsmax.com — UNITED NATIONS -- United Nations sources confirm with NewsMax that retiring Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to "petition" the organization's pension fund for the largest retirement benefit package in the 60-year history of the U.N.
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Tampa Bay's news, shopping and information source brought to you by the St. Petersburg Times and tbt*. ... TALLAHASSEE - Stung by angry cries from citizens, state lawmakers are drafting bills that could put an end to future double-dipping by some members of the state retirement system.
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