STORRS — - At the governor's request, the University of Connecticut board of trustees passed a new policy Tuesday that restricts the number of days that a university retiree may be rehired to work each year.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell asked UConn to develop the policy after a Courant investigation revealed that more than 1,000 state retirees were collecting both a pension and, under 120-day contracts, a paycheck. Last year, these retirees collected at least $14 million on top of more than $44 million in pensions.

This exclusive Courant series explores how the state is spending - or misspending - your money.  Retired, Rehired List: Retired state employees who are reemployed by the state and drew both a pension and a state paycheck of at least $1,000 in 2008.   Many Collect Connecticut Pensions And Paychecks

This exclusive Courant series explores how the state is spending - or misspending - your money.  Retired, Rehired List: Retired state employees who are reemployed by the state and drew both a pension and a state paycheck of at least $1,000 in 2008.   Many Collect Connecticut Pensions And Paychecks

This exclusive Courant series explores how the state is spending - or misspending - your money.  Retired, Rehired List: Retired state employees who are reemployed by the state and drew both a pension and a state paycheck of at least $1,000 in 2008.   Many Collect Connecticut Pensions And Paychecks   The Pension Game: Hazardous-Duty Workers Inflate Base Pay With Overtime Before Retiring  • Ex-Connecticut Legislators Snag Lucrative State Jobs And Find 4-Year Path To Comfort