Summary
The FY18 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q3 highlights a concerning rise in overtime spending, with costs surpassing the City’s annual budget allocation three months before the fiscal year’s end. The Fire, Police, and Prisons Departments were the main drivers of these increases, accounting for a combined $19 million rise in overtime costs compared to the previous year. Factors contributing to the surge include special event policing, staffing shortages, and unpredictable weather-related expenses. The report calls for immediate reforms, including stricter departmental compliance with overtime caps and enhanced long-term staffing strategies.