ACKNOWLEDGING the need to resolve the salary cap issue, the Attorney General’s Office has sought the Office of the Governor’s assistance in addressing the violations of the salary cap.
“It is time to see if we can resolve this and get this out of the way. We want to get on with business of serving the public,” Attorney General Robert T. Torres said.
He told Variety that he has sent a memorandum to the governor, “strongly urging” a response to Office of Public Auditor’s report on the salary cap violations.
Torres gave the administration “on or before July 19” to respond to his letter.
In its April 25 report, OPA said the salaries of more than 30 government employees exceeded the salary cap.
Torres said the administration “must deal with the legal issues raised in the OPA report,” adding that an “immediate and detailed response” is needed.
Upon the submission of the administration’s response and position on OPA’s findings, Torres said he will confer with the chief prosecutor and make a “determination” on the legal issues involved including whether AGO “should take legal action, what action will be taken and against what official.”
