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SFMTA projects overtime to run well over budget; committee asks for monthly follow-up and plan

Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee · May 12, 2011
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SFMTA officials told the committee the agency is projecting overtime to end the year far above budget, driven mostly by transit operators, staffing shortages, part-time restrictions in older contracts, special events and aging fleet maintenance. Supervisors requested a written plan, monthly oversight and potential legislation to require Board approval for overtime over-runs.

SFMTA presented a status report on overtime across the agency and said the transit division accounts for the vast majority of overtime hours and costs. The agency reported a year-to-date actual of about $36.8 million against a budget near $33 million and projected year-end overtime of roughly $51.4 million (transit division projection ~$48 million). Officials said transit operators, vehicle…

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