Wholesale robbery, theft and embezzlement of the Alaska Permanent Fund with numerous false accusations of fraud on the part of applicants
And what a bunch of crooks, liars and thieves they all are in Juneau, who seized all the money for themselves, their political cronies and their gun-grabbing law buddies!
[This is a typical context of certain phrases or “cant” for numbers sometimes used for amounts of money mentioned in our previous post Archaic Roman numerals for big numbers.]
Committee details justifications for firing Permanent Fund Corp. director
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee heard a presentation Wednesday detailing the events leading up to — and stated justifications for — the firing of former Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Executive Director Angela Rodell.
Timothy Rockey
After document leak reveals concerns about trustee behavior, Permanent Fund board sets special meeting to review records security
After an Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation trustee’s emails were leaked to the Alaska Landmine political blog, the corporation’s Board of Trustees scheduled a virtual special meeting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, to discuss the security of APFC’s records systems and document management procedures for confidential information. It’s clear the corporation is unhappy that […]
Suzanne Downing
Troubles widen for Permanent Fund board, as executive session was breached
After a spicy meeting of the Alaska Permanent Fund Board of Trustees, the board went into executive session to try to determine just who had leaked internal board emails about Trustee Ellie Rubenstein and allegations that she has been bullying and threatening the fund’s staff into doing business aligned with the interests of David Rubenstein’s […]
Suzanne Downing
After email leak, some Alaska legislators say they’re skeptical of Permanent Fund’s direction
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee has oversight authority over the Permanent Fund. A performance audit could be in the offing.
James Brooks
Ex-Alaskan charged with nearly 150 felonies in PFD fraud case
An arrest warrant for 44-year-old Sheila Mary Rose McMahon was issued after last week’s grand jury indictment, which includes 15 pages just listing the charges against her. Listen now
Casey Grove
How a Risky State Investment in Seafood Cost Alaskans Millions and Left a Fishing Town in Crisis
Leaders of the Alaska Permanent Fund, which pays residents dividends and finances public services, wanted to invest in Alaska firms. There were warning signs ahead of the bet on Peter Pan Seafood, which is expected to cost Alaskans over $29 million.
Hal Bernton for ProPublica and Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal
Alaska Permanent Fund dividend increases the likelihood of twin boy births, study says
The Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, an annual payout to residents from the state’s oil-wealth fund, has been credited with numerous positive outcomes in the state. It has, according to past analysis, reduced the state’s poverty rate, reduced income inequality, boosted the birth rate and improved children’s health and reduced child obesity, among other benefits, according […]
Yereth Rosen
Roland Maw reaches plea deal on PFD fraud
Roland Maw will no longer be allowed to collect PFDs.
Sabine Poux
Clarification about Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends | Internal Revenue Service
The entire $1,702 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend payment for 2024 is taxable for federal income tax purposes.
Where to Report the Alaska PFD Tax Form on Your Taxes
Learn how to accurately report your Alaska PFD on federal taxes, manage dependents’ PFDs, and avoid common filing errors.
AccountingInsights Team
AI Consultant to Overhaul Permanent Fund Dividend Application System - Alaska Business Magazine
The PFD application process is headed for revamp with AI enhancement through partnership with New York tech development firm.
alaskabusiness
‘Alaskan Bush People’ stars plead guilty in fraud case | CNN
Billy Brown, the patriarch of the family seen in the Discovery Channel reality show “Alaskan Bush People,” and his son have pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
Michael Pearson
John Binkley Appointed to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees - Mike Dunleavy
Fairbanks businessman John Binkley has been appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Binkley, a lifelong Alaskan, brings decades of public policy experience to the trustee’s table as a former chairman at the Alaska Railroad Corporation, Bethel City Councilman, and state senator and representative. “I’m honored to serve as a trustee of the Permanent Fund and appreciate the appointment from Governor Dunleavy. The Governor’s goals and mine are aligned in protecting and growing Alaska’s most important financial asset,” said Binkley. » Read more about: John Binkley Appointed to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees »
Kollette Schroeder
Africa’s natural resource revenue for all: The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend model
“African countries could learn a great deal from the Alaskan experience to ensure that natural resource revenues are more transparently managed and beneficial to all,” Landry Signé explains.
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