The Sacramento Bee reports:
They called it "dozing for dollars." Pilots with the California Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing based in Fresno had a lucrative arrangement: After their normal day jobs flying F-16 Fighting Falcon warplanes, they often grabbed shifts on alert at full pay.
There's more:
As commander of the 144th Fighter Wing, Col. Gary Taylor oversaw the unit. He recently was relieved of his command. Taylor was paid about $268,000 last year and was on pace to earn $316,000 this year – more than double his annual salary. In 2008 and 2009 he received $43,622 in performance and retention bonuses. Taylor got additional pay for food and housing.
Auditors estimated that more than 40 percent of his recent income was improper. Taylor did not respond to Bee requests for an interview.
Who said you can't get rich working for the government?
