DES MOINES—A report released today by Taxpayers United of America (TUA) reveals salaries and top pension estimates for the government employees of the cities of Des Moines, Ames, Boone; the counties of Polk and Story, Iowa government teachers, as well as Iowa State employees. These government employees are not only receiving generous salaries, but as retirees, many will become pension millionaires. Iowa bureaucrats refuse to release pension figures, so total pension payouts were estimated* for this report.
“One really has to question why Iowa lawmakers keep individual pension information in a shroud of secrecy. Prohibiting public review of this information sends a message to taxpayers that lawmakers are more concerned with protecting abusers and double-dippers than imposing adequate reforms on a system that holds taxpayers hostage,” said Christina Tobin, TUA Vice President.
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Des Moines, Iowa City Government Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Ames, Iowa City Government Top25 Estimated Pensions
Boone, Iowa City Government Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Polk County, Iowa Government Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Polk County Iowa Government Teachers Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Story County, Iowa Government Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Story County, Iowa Government Teachers Top 25 Est. pensions
Iowa University Top 100 Estimated Pensions
Iowa State Judges Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Iowa State Legislators Top 25 Estimated Pensions
Iowa State Police and Fire Top 25 Estimated Pensions
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TUA’s pension project on Iowa is featured in this story at WHO Newsradio 1040.
A non-partisan taxpayers rights organization is urging Iowa to reform its pension system for public employees.
Taxpayers United of America, based in Chicago, wants states to switch from a traditional pension system, to a contribution system, like a 401k, and require public employees to pay for health insurance.
They also want more pension transparancy, noting such information is kept private.
Through the Freedom of Information Act, the organization got payroll information and has projected “estimated” pensions. A “Who’s Who” list on their website, www.taxpayersunitedofamerica.org.
A non-partisan taxpayers rights organization is urging Iowa to reform its pension system for public employees.Taxpayers United of America, based in Chicago, wants states to switch from a traditional pension system, to a contribution system, like a 401k, and require public employees to pay for health insurance.
They also want more pension transparancy, noting such information is kept private.
Through the Freedom of Information Act, the organization got payroll information and has projected “estimated” pensions. A “Who’s Who” list on their website, www.taxpayersunitedofamerica.org.
