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Controller reports projected $43M straight‑line overtime exposure; five departments detail drivers and mitigation
Summary
The controller combined two reporting requirements into a monthly overtime report that showed a straight‑line projection of roughly $43 million in overtime cost pressure; the sheriff, police, fire, MTA and public health described drivers, exemptions and steps (hiring, rotation, waivers) to reduce overtime; the committee requested detailed follow‑up from the five departments.
The controller's office presented a combined monthly overtime report required by administrative code and a new cap ordinance. On a straight‑line projection the office said citywide overtime could result in about $43,000,000 in additional expenditure relative to appropriations if current trends continued, though staff emphasized departments often use salary savings to cover overtime and some identified savings have already reduced the projected exposure.
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