Summary
The FY20 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q1 analyzes the City of Philadelphia’s overtime spending trends, highlighting that total spending reached $53.1 million, with key departments such as Police, Fire, and Prisons accounting for the majority of increases. Police overtime spending rose by $2.1 million, Fire by $1.1 million, and Prisons by $0.9 million. The report also notes that overall, 31.9% of the City’s annual overtime allocation was spent in the first quarter, significantly impacting budget projections. The analysis identifies vacation and leave usage as major drivers of overtime increases. Recommendations include improved oversight of overtime allocations and proactive workforce planning to curb escalating costs.