Uh huh.
Williams, who has worked for the UC system for about 20 years, became a member of Dynes’ inner circle when he served as chancellor of UC San Diego. She moved to Oakland as a senior adviser once Dynes assumed the UC presidency in 2003.
A scandal erupted in 2005 when The Chronicle reported that millions of dollars in bonuses and extra compensation had been paid to UC executives without public disclosure or approval from the Board of Regents and appeared to violate standing policies. Williams was among those for whom Dynes made exceptions in granting perks they were not normally entitled to.
For instance, Williams received a $44,467 relocation allowance, apparently in violation of university policy. This was in addition to reimbursing her up to $12,000 of actual costs for the move from San Diego to Oakland.
One of the finest public university systems in the world, and yet it is run by idiots.
Uh huh.