MassFiscal Calls for Investigation Into Former Bridgewater State President

Sunday, March 13, 2016

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Dana Mohler-Faria. PHOTO: Bridgewater State website

Paul Craney, executive director of Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance called on State Auditor Suzanne Bump to investigate the extraordinary sick and vacation time payout and post retirement consulting agreement of former Bridgewater State University president Dana Mohler-Faria.

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“The deal Mohler-Faria struck insults the hardworking taxpayers of Massachusetts. We owe a huge thanks to the Boston Business Journal for bringing the facts out into the light of day, and Suzanne Bump owes the people an explanation," said Craney.

According to published reports, Faria traveled to numerous exotic locations on the public dollar and used a university credit card to engage in activities like snorkeling, guided tours, and dinners in excess of $500. Faria also took a significant amount of vacation and sick time during the period when he was the final authority on recording his use of those benefits.

Faria retired in June of 2015 and reports show that in the years leading up to his retirement, Faria acquired over $1 million in vacation and sick time. Faria was paid a lump sum of $269,984, in addition to a $183,421 annual state pension as well as the $8,333 per month fee he receives as an advisor to the school.

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