The fourth quarter FY05 QCMR reports a projected General Fund balance of $26.7 million, in line with the Five-Year Plan. However, growing pension and health care costs, coupled with revenue reliance on volatile sources, pose long-term risks.

PICA’s FY18 Annual Overtime Report reviews record-high overtime spending of $179.4 million, exceeding the budgeted allocation by $43.8 million. The report examines overtime cost drivers, staffing shortages, and departmental spending patterns, with a focus on improving fiscal oversight.

PICA’s FY19 Annual Overtime Report examines the City of Philadelphia’s overtime spending trends, highlighting $172.9 million in total expenditures—$18.1 million over the budgeted allocation. The report evaluates spending patterns across departments and provides insights into ongoing budget challenges.

PICA’s FY20 Annual Overtime Report highlights record-high overtime spending of $201.4 million, exceeding the City’s budgeted allocation by $28.4 million (16.4%). The report examines the impact of staffing shortages, departmental overspending, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workforce operations.

PICA’s FY21 Annual Overtime Report reviews $185.6 million in overtime spending, reflecting a 10.8% decrease from FY20. The report analyzes departmental spending trends, the impact of pandemic-driven workforce reductions, and ongoing fiscal challenges related to overtime costs.

PICA’s FY16 Annual Overtime Report highlights record-high overtime spending of $170 million, which exceeded the budgeted allocation by $45 million. The report assesses departmental overspending, workforce management challenges, and the need for improved overtime forecasting.

PICA’s FY17 Annual Overtime Report analyzes $160.3 million in overtime spending, exceeding the City’s budgeted allocation by $31 million. The report evaluates departmental overspending, staffing trends, and the impact of national events and public demonstrations on overtime costs.

The FY23 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q3 finds that overtime spending increased by 26.5% from FY22, reaching $193.1 million, the highest Q3 total on record.

PICA’s FY24 Annual Overtime Report analyzes the City of Philadelphia’s $262.2 million in overtime spending, which accounted for 12.0% of Class 100 obligations. The report examines key cost drivers, departmental underspending, and the continued impact of staffing vacancies.

PICA’s Fact Sheet on the City of Philadelphia’s FY24 Annual Financial Report (AFR) provides a detailed, unaudited assessment of the City of Philadelphia’s actual revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for the fiscal year. The report reveals a significantly higher General Fund balance of $943 million—well above prior estimates—due to higher-than-expected revenues and lower-than-expected spending, particularly on salaries and benefits.

The third quarter FY23 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.89 billion, $189.7 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have risen to $6.08 billion, $237.3 million higher than projected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $614.9 million, $242.7 million above prior estimates, representing 10.1% of obligations​.

The fourth quarter FY23 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.93 billion, $224.8 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.06 billion, $214.8 million higher than expected. The final year-end fund balance is estimated at $682.5 million, $310.3 million above the Five-Year Plan estimate, representing 11.3% of obligations​.