Summary
Citywide overtime spending reached $156.4 million through FY26 Q2, $3.2 million higher than the same period last year, with full-year spending projected to reach $340.0 million. Overtime remains driven by persistent staffing vacancies, pay increases, and operational demands such as special events and winter preparedness, though improving staffing levels have helped reduce the General Fund vacancy rate to 13.7 percent. Across departments, lower staffing levels generally correspond with higher reliance on overtime, highlighting the continued link between workforce capacity and overtime spending.