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Sheriff urges larger budget as council and administration spar over overtime and benefits
Summary
The Cuyahoga County sheriff told the Committee of the Whole he needs up to $217 million — driven largely by rising overtime — while the administration and council debate whether benefits and holiday pay were fully included. The county—s innovation team said reallocating non‑security tasks could save about $4 million over time.
The Cuyahoga County Committee of the Whole heard on Nov. 17 from sheriff—s officials who said rising overtime and related benefits make the department—s budget request larger than the administration recommended.
"We feel that $213,000,000 will get us there," said Chris Costin of the sheriff—s department, describing a budget tied to a $21,000,000 overtime projection. Costin and his finance team said higher projected overtime or contract settlements could push needs as high as $215 million to $217 million.
County OBM and council members disputed how overtime and benefits were counted. Donna Cleal, the sheriff—s finance manager, told the committee she and other sheriff—s staff felt recent…
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