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This is the worst violation of the public trust that one could imagine.

Ted Jackson, former deputy director of operations at the California parks department, which had been underreporting its funds and accumulated nearly $54 million in "hidden assets" over 12 years. The state is investigating why and how this occurred and several of the department's leaders have either resigned or been fired.

Ted Jackson, former deputy director of operations at the California parks department, which had been underreporting its funds and accumulated nearly $54 million in "hidden assets" over 12 years. The state is investigating why and how this occurred and several of the department's leaders have either resigned or been fired.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.