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What’s costlier than a government run prison? A private one

Private facilities can offer these savings, in part because they don’t have to contend with the hefty employee pension and wage obligations that government agencies do.

“Private corrections companies can pay a lower wage or pay fewer benefits, particularly no pensions,” says John Roman, senior researcher at The Urban Institute.

Guv’s task force recommends overhauling pensions, prison programs

The commission called for “appropriate” privatization in the state prison system and a better use of county jails, as well as more treatment for inmates aimed at reducing recidivism.

Gov. Herbert said that one of his favorite recommendations was the proposal to balance state employee salaries and benefits to reflect private sector realities.

RE: It Will Cost You More to Buy Time

This service purchase issue has been a crippling concern for me. It has been my life plan to retire with 25 years and to purchase my last five. I don’t believe the price of this purchase has changed much in this entire time. I have diligently put money into my 401k account to be able to afford this purchase over the years.

CEO Wages are hurting today’s economy

All employees, both private and public have not seen real wage increases for 25 Year according to the Doug Write show on KSL. On KSL’s Doug Wright show, Thursday July 8, 2010, they said over the last 25 years the average for middle class workers wages have increased 7% while some CEO pay has increased up to 800%

It Will Cost You More to Buy Time

Beginning January 1, 2011 and continuing for two years, URS will implement a phased in increase in costs – but the “how much” is unclear.

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