Looking for ways to save L.A.'s budget
It's an idea that grips at the heart of every Los Angeles politician: Get rid of the city-paid calligraphers who write those exquisite proclamations that are handed out like candy at City Hall and instead computerize the work. Daily News.
Estimated savings: $500,000.
Or cut all the specialized training programs for city workers, including the use of a Zen master to teach employees how to "center" themselves.
Estimated savings: $18,000.
Or end all those "fee waivers" City Council members grant constituents for special events.
Estimated savings: $2million to $4million.
Comments
suggest to the mayor that he encourage the reduced work week for employees. - 10% less pay - big savings - averages to less than an hour per day per week lost - or gained. Would be approx. 2 days off per month. Could save city tens of millions potentially more.
Posted by: scott | March 21, 2008 9:22 AM