A misconduct probe into the boss of Silicon Valley’s largest water supplier has dragged on for a year – with no answers as to what the agency has discovered — while he continues to collect paychecks.

A Santa Clara Valley Water spokesperson has confirmed CEO Rick Callender is still on leave. But the agency won’t say whether the investigation has concluded, or how much public money the agency has spent thus far to both investigate and pay its leader.

“Rick Callender is still on leave,” Valley Water spokesperson Matt Keller told San José Spotlight. “Valley Water must handle all HR and personnel matters with appropriate confidentiality and is unable to comment further at this time.”

Valley Water Board Director Richard Santos said portions of the investigation are ongoing. But he said he’s s

See Full Page