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Monthly overtime report: MTA, police and sheriff show downward trends but supervisors flag risks
Summary
The Controller's office reported February reductions in overtime across major departments — MTA, Police, Fire, Public Health and Sheriff — driven by hiring, scheduling changes and reduced jail population. Supervisors praised declines but warned that workforce and fleet gaps could erode service if maintenance and staffing are cut.
The Budget & Finance Committee received its monthly Controller's overtime report March 4 and heard presentations from five major departments identified by the Controller: Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Health, and Sheriff.
Monique Smuda (Controller's Office) said overtime as a percentage of regular hours has fallen across departments in recent months. Department presentations highlighted drivers and mitigation strategies:
- Sheriff’s Office: the largest slice of sheriff overtime is custody and jail staffing; a prior court order to reopen a jail…
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