Is Jerry Brown using taxpayer-funded resources in his political campaign?

Moonbeam is all about accountability and transparency, right?  Apparently not when it comes to his own actions.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman’s campaign filed a public records request Monday with the California Department of Justice, seeking detailed information on how her Democratic rival, state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown, is using his office’s resources while campaigning for governor.

The request, filed by GOP consultant Mark Bogetich, asks for personnel records related to the attorney general's communications operation, including names, salaries, job descriptions and office locations. It also includes requests for his budget and an accounting of expenditures, including expenses related to travel and state-owned vehicles.

The request follows a report by The Times that examined Brown’s balancing act as the Democratic candidate with a bare-bones campaign has scored newspaper headlines and TV appearances.

"The state is facing a painful budget crisis and Jerry Brown is using more taxpayer-financed state resources than ever to bolster his political image," said Whitman spokeswoman Sarah Pompei. "After 40 years in politics, Governor Brown appears to be someone who will try to take advantage of his incumbency, even if it costs taxpayers money. Voters deserve to know what they're spending on Jerry Brown's personal P.R. campaign."

Let taxpayers see the books, Jerry.