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Forest Park council approves year-end budget amendments after debate over overtime forecasting
Summary
The Forest Park Mayor and Council voted unanimously Oct. 20 to approve three fiscal-year 2024–25 budget amendments, including a transfer for the executive office that increases overtime projections. Council members questioned forecasting methods and urged tighter departmental oversight.
Forest Park — The Forest Park Mayor and Council voted unanimously Oct. 20 to approve three budget amendments for fiscal year 2024–25 that realign existing appropriations and authorize internal transfers, including a $31,000 projected increase to overtime for the executive office.
City finance staff told the council the changes are a routine year-end realignment to reflect actual expenses and to ensure compliance with budget controls. "These reflect responsible financial stewardship as the finance department continues its quarterly review and forecasting of expenditures," a finance presenter said.
Council members pressed staff on the overtime projection, particularly the portion the…
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