Summary
The FY21 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q2 finds that City overtime spending remained lower than in previous years due to continued COVID-19 restrictions and operational changes. Departments such as Police and Prisons reduced overtime by 8.5% and 19.4%, respectively, while Fire Department overtime increased by 17.1%. The report notes that some reductions were temporary, with potential increases expected as City operations resumed. Recommendations focus on maintaining efficiencies gained during the pandemic by implementing long-term cost controls and workforce planning improvements.