Summary
The FY19 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q3 finds that despite some reductions, overtime spending remains a significant budgetary challenge. The Fire Department continued to see sharp increases in overtime, with costs exceeding its allocation by $8.9 million, while the Sheriff’s Office also surpassed its budget by 204%. However, the Police and Prisons Departments saw meaningful reductions, helping to offset some of these increases. The report urges stronger departmental accountability, continued investment in staffing to reduce reliance on overtime, and more precise forecasting to manage costs effectively.