--- In PERS_Oregon_Discussion@yahoogroups.com, "mrfearless47" <mrfearless47@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In PERS_Oregon_Discussion@yahoogroups.com, Gary <garys@> wrote:
> >
> > Any idea why the governor (I would usually capitalize the word Governor
> > but not for this one) has a problem with the bill? Surely he must have
> > substantive reasons for doing so! I'd like to know what they are?
> >
> > Gary
> >
>
> His substantive reasons are not known, but I would hazard a guess that he is
taking his information from PERS and not the unions. PERS argues that (in whiny
voice) "it costs too much" to implement the measures that would guarantee better
accuracy. I call BS on this argument. The new computer system that just went
live and intergrates all the old systems with the new, should make this a cake
walk. The problem with inaccuracies that creep into the PERS system typically
originate with the employers and the bill has no incentive for the employers to
provide accurate information, nor any punishment for them if they do provide
inaccurate information. The burden is on PERS to find and correct these errors.
But my heart doesn't bleed for PERS. We have no way of checking our employers
contributions (either when or whether they are made), although higher education
always had several lines of the payroll that covered PERS contributions and
employee contributions to 403b plan.
>
> The Governor is just a chicken-heart at his core. This "democrat" is, in my
opinion, a "demoncrap".
>
> mrf
>

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I agree with Marc's assessment. I also speculate that, as a major player in
earlier PERS reform, he doesn't see the need for further reform. This is pure
speculation on my part. I *do* think that a part of his stance is that he
appointed every member of the current PERS Board so he is backing their position
in resisting this bill.

peg