Summary
The FY18 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q2 reveals that although the Police Department achieved a modest $3.1 million reduction in overtime, other departments—most notably Fire and Prisons—saw significant increases. The report notes that overall overtime spending increased by 2.9% compared to the same period in the prior year, with Public Property already exceeding its full-year allocation. Recommendations include enforcing more aggressive reduction plans, closely monitoring staffing-to-overtime ratios, and holding departments accountable for exceeding overtime targets.