Rehiring of Pensioners: Bad Policy, Good Business or Both.*

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1. The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. 2. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation. 3. The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. 4. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. The summary of the report indicates that "rehiring retirees appears to be a prudent way to secure highly skilled talent for short-term tasks at a relatively low cost to economically strapped municipalities and does not in itself appear to be a barrier to hiring new workers." GRAND JURY FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CITY'S RESPONSE Grand Jury Finding 1 In spite of public opinion, there are situations that warrant rehiring pensioners and often it makes good business sense to do so. All managers interviewed follow existing procedures, which allow rehiring of pensioners. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL August 29, 2011 Subject: Response to the Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled "Rehiring of Pensioners: Bad Policy, Good Business or Both?"