I think the formula is now based upon “normal” salary without OT. I am retired now and not up to date on the latest. But I did remember the Bee articles. I lived in Sacto for 17 years.
I’ve never worked for the goverment, but I read a lot about this a few years ago. My recollection was that a lot of things were inlcuded in the base pay that private businesses would never allow. If they have changed that, I am glad to see it.
A belated “Welcome to FR,” by the way.