Yee: Public Money Used For CSU Stanislaus Foundation
Foundation Says State Senator Is 'Misinformed'
The back-and-forth battle between a California State University foundation and a state senator logged a new chapter Monday, with the senator claiming public funds are being used to run the private foundation.
Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, alleged records from the state and Internal Revenue Service contradict a claim that only private money is being used for the CSU Stanislaus Foundation and an upcoming campus visit by former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.Millions of dollars in public funds are being used to run the foundation that's hosting the Turlock university's 50th anniversary gala in June, which will feature the former Alaska governor, according to Yee.Yee's allegation is the latest news in an ongoing controversy surrounding the Palin speech contract, which the foundation said is a private matter.Citing documents, Yee said that in 2009, more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money went to salaries of staff and board members of the foundation.
