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Budget analysts say SFPD general-fund support rose about 33% over seven years; hearing spotlights staffing, overtime and recruitment challenges
Summary
At a lengthy hearing, budget analyst and comptroller staff reported the San Francisco Police Department's general-fund support rose roughly 33% since FY1999 while salaries and benefits climbed more. Officials described vacancies, five academy classes planned, a projected overtime deficit and recruitment changes including a one-stop testing center to shorten the hiring pipeline.
The Budget & Finance Committee held an extended hearing on the San Francisco Police Department—s budget growth since FY 1999 and heard presentations from the budget analyst—s office, the comptroller—s office and police leaders.
Ken Bruce, budget analyst, said the department—s general-fund support increased by about $76.4 million (approximately 33%) from the 1999—2000 base to the current revised numbers for FY 2006—2007. Bruce and other presenters noted salaries and benefits grew faster than other categories: salaries and benefits rose by roughly $88.6 million (about 47.2%). Non-salary spending in the general fund declined substantially over the period as the department shifted resources toward personnel costs.
Monique Zmuda of the Comptroller—s Office framed the larger fiscal context,…
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