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Dallas County budget update flags $12M overtime gap; midyear reconciliations planned
Summary
Budget staff told the committee that year-to-date general fund spending stands at about 48% of budget; overtime is projected at roughly $36M–$36.5M versus a $24M budget, creating an estimated $12M shortfall. Staff pledged a midyear reconciliation and dollar-level offsets for the sheriff's vacancy savings.
Dr. Watkins, presenting the county—s midyear-style summary, said general-fund expenditures through March 31 are about 48% of the annual budget, slightly below the 50% benchmark for the period. "Actuals are 48% overall of the budget," he said.
The committee focused on overtime costs. Watkins and budget staff projected year-end overtime of roughly $36 million to $36.5 million against a $24 million budget, leaving an estimated…
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