Summary
The FY19 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q1 marks a shift in how the City approaches overtime management, expanding its focus from seven to ten key departments with the highest spending. While total costs remained similar to the prior year, adjustments in police overtime allocations and staffing improvements in certain departments contributed to a slight reduction in overtime spending as a percentage of the total budget. The report emphasizes the need for continued focus on limiting discretionary overtime, better workforce planning, and ensuring that department leaders take proactive steps to control costs.