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Bertie County reviews overtime spending, schedules follow-up on emergency services
Summary
County Manager Juan Vaughan told commissioners that emergency services are exceeding overtime budgets and proposed using non-emergency transport revenue to offset costs; the board asked for a special meeting with Emergency Services Director John Rawls to explore options.
County Manager Juan Vaughan presented the board with a breakdown of overtime expenditures by department and highlighted that emergency services have exceeded their allotted overtime budgets, creating strain on the county’s operating plan. He identified multiple contributing factors to increased overtime and said revenue from non-emergency medical transports could help offset some costs.
The board discussed potential strategies, including an in-depth review with Emergency Services Director John Rawls. Commissioners directed staff to schedule a special meeting to examine options such as staffing changes, shift scheduling, and revenue opportunities that could reduce overtime pressure. No formal policy change was adopted at the Jan. 5 meeting.
