The Flow of Patronage

Ted Sherman of the Newark Star-Ledger explored the spending habits of two obscure New Jersey water and sewer agencies, finding that even with little pressure to keep down operational expenses, records show, both agencies dole out plenty of patronage appointments, jobs for friends and family, and millions in engineering, legal and other professional fees to those with political ties. The two agencies employ several elected officials, and some executives earn more than the state's governor.
· Passaic Valley Sewerage [NJ viaScoop]