Apr 19, 2009

Why?

Just a few days ago there was a report that state employees who make disability determinations for the Social Security Administration in New Jersey might be furloughed because of a state budget shortfall, even though the federal government is paying all the costs associated with these employees. A South Jersey Courier Post article shows that this will soon be a reality. The article gives the following list of states who are furloughing or will soon furlough disability determination employees:
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
In New Jersey, 18% of state employees are funded by sources other than state appropriations. Almost all will be furloughed.

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