Newly obtained pension records show Miami firefighters are credited with an average of $31,500 more in annual compensation than their published base salaries — and for some, the difference approaches $100,000.
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Inside City Hall: How Miami Firefighters Retire With Six-Figure Pensions
A Spotlight analysis of retirement records, labor contracts and city payroll data explains why Miami firefighters are far more likely than other city employees to retire with six-figure pensions — and why those costs may continue to grow.
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