(Washington, D.C.) – For the fifth year in a row, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation (HJTF) will release the California Piglet Book, the definitive guide for reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the state government.  The press conference will take place on Wednesday, November 14. 

What:  2007 California Piglet Book Release

Who:  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation and Citizens Against Government Waste

When:  Wednesday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. PST

Where:  Sheraton Grand Hotel  
               Beavis Room             
               1230 J Street
               Sacramento, California 95814

There will be a conference call for reporters who are unable to attend the press conference.  To participate, please call 512-597-6483 shortly before 9:30 a.m.  Access code: 655896# 

Featured speakers will include HJTF President Jon Coupal and CAGW President Tom Schatz.  CAGW’s mascot, Porky, will also be in attendance.

The California Piglet Book combines elements of two perennial CAGW publications, the Congressional Pig Book and Prime Cuts, with HJTF’s knowledge of the California state budget.  The report exposes areas in the state budget where wasteful spending can be eliminated, providing a valuable resource to legislators and taxpayers.

The waste, fraud and abuse listed in the 2007 California Piglet Book totals more than $3 billion.  From the LA General Fund spending $550,000 a year for calligraphers to decorate proclamations and honors to $1.8 million for six non-functioning “automated” toilets in Pershing Square, the California Piglet Book gives enough examples to make any California taxpayer cringe. 

Hard copies will be distributed at the press conference.  The report will be available online at www.cagw.org and www.hjta.org.  For answers to further questions, to schedule an interview, or to order a hard copy, please contact Alexa Moutevelis (202-467-5318, amoutevelis@cagw.org) or David Wolfe (916-444-9950, david@hjta.org). 

Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.  The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation is dedicated to the protection of Proposition 13 and promoting taxpayers' rights.