Summary
The FY17 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q3 shows that citywide overtime costs have reached critical levels, with several departments surpassing their annual budgets with three months remaining in the fiscal year. The Free Library and Streets Department exceeded their total overtime allocations by 64% and 28%, respectively. The report notes that snow-related operations and public events significantly impacted costs. It warns that without stricter controls, the City is poised to exceed its overtime budget by a wide margin and recommends increased transparency in overtime planning, as well as stronger departmental accountability.