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California State Parks Director Resigns
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
7/23/2012
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Just read this on the Sacramento Bee
California State Parks Director resigns amid scandal
In summary :CA Parks dept sat on $54 million in surplus money for as long as 12 years.
Apparently this money could have kept the 70 State Parks opened that were slated for closure this past year. 
<em>edited by surfponto on 7/24/2012</em>
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2622
7/23/2012
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ABF Director has sent an official reply:
I am writing in response to some upsetting news on Friday from Sacramento that more than $50 million in surplus funds were hidden by California State Parks. Of the nearly $54 million, $20.3 million is in a fund for the Department of Parks and Recreation, while $33.5 million is in a fund for the Division of Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation.
Whether this act was an oversight or deliberate we are concerned and disappointed on behalf of thousands of donors, members and partners who support Anza-Borrego Desert State Park through their donations to ABF in these challenging times.
Nonetheless the challenges facing Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the next few years persist. The balance in this discovered fund in Sacramento will have very little affect out here in Anza-Borrego, if the balance even stays with the Department of Parks and Recreation at all.
Anza-Borrego Foundation remains dedicated to the preservation and well-being of California’s largest state park, right here in Southern California. In fact, contributions to the Foundation stay here in Anza-Borrego and are used where they are needed most for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
ABF takes our donations very seriously and strive for transparency. You can view our financial records on Better Giving San Diego, and you can be assured that donations are used for protection of the park. Our funding comes from individuals, businesses and foundations that care about this park, and we receive no state or federal funding.
I know this is difficult news to hear, as it was for me too. Together we will see how our leaders in Sacramento will resolve this. In the meantime, know that your support of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Anza-Borrego Foundation is more important than ever – and more appreciated than ever. We are only able to preserve Anza-Borrego because of the support of you and others like you who care choose to support this park, because you love this park.
Sincerely,
Ralph Singer
President, Anza-Borrego Foundation
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rockhopper Posts: 668
7/23/2012
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I hope this money specifically designated for the state parks dosen't end up going down into the states general fund black hole.
When, where is the protest?
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surfponto Administrator Posts: 1364
7/24/2012
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That is my fear also.
Sad things like this happen especially in this economy,
when the Parks could really use the money.
rockhopper wrote:
I hope this money specifically designated for the state parks dosen't end up going down into the states general fund black hole.
When, where is the protest?
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