The Brief
- Dallas officials are reviewing “no-strings-attached” stipends paid to private organizations serving public purposes.
- The scrutiny is linked to Downtown Dallas Inc., which received $1 million in public funds while paying its CEO $495,000 – more than the city manager’s base salary.
- City staff were asked to compile a full list of all stipends for a June 8 meeting to determine if these tax-funded payments should continue.
DALLAS – The city of Dallas is taking a closer look at the stipends it gives out to private organizations. One organization under the spotlight is paying its chief executive officer more than the Dallas city manager.
What we know:
Stipends are a way for the city to give public money to private organizations for a public purpose. …