Summary
Citywide overtime spending reached $216.0 million through FY26 Q3, $13.6 million lower than the same period in FY25, though full-year overtime is still projected to reach $344.1 million. Overtime remains driven by persistent vacancies, pay increases, snow event response, and increased special events. Improved staffing helped reduce the General Fund vacancy rate to 13.9 percent, but vacancies remain an issue in uniformed roles. Across departments, lower staffing levels generally continue to correspond with higher reliance on overtime, highlighting the importance of workforce capacity in managing overtime costs.