Commissioners press for tighter comp-time oversight and a permitting workload report

Jan 6, 2026

After reviewing year-end comp-time spreadsheets, commissioners said comp time and overtime look high, asked department heads to better regulate accruals, and requested monthly reports at meetings; they also asked for a permit-approval log to understand after-hours permitting work tied to significant comp time in the sign/permitting office.

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Commissioners reviewed payroll spreadsheets showing comp time balances and overtime payouts and expressed concern about high accruals and year-end payouts. Staff explained the spreadsheets show beginning balances, what was earned and used during 2025 and noted that some December earnings may not appear until January; overtime and comp-time payouts are made in June and December.

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