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Commissioners approve revised sheriff's budget after intense debate over pay, overtime and staffing
Summary
After a lengthy public discussion on recruitment, overtime and pay scales, Worcester County Commissioners on May 20 approved a revised FY26 budget package affecting the sheriff's office. The meeting included multiple proposals on COLA, grade adjustments and overtime; commissioners ultimately approved the 'yellow sheet' budget adjustments following
A contentious budget exchange over the sheriff's office dominated the Worcester County Commissioners' May 20 budget work session before the board approved a revised funding package for the sheriff’s office.
Sheriff Chris Foley told commissioners his office is struggling to keep pace with nearby agencies on starting pay and retention and described recurring overtime and staffing gaps. He described a package of personnel timing changes and reductions intended to reduce near‑term personnel costs, including delaying certain reclassifications and fillings and reducing some consulting and overtime requests.…
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