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Court debates time-sheet policy for deputies after confusion over 80 vs. 84-hour accounting
Summary
Department representatives and HR/finance staff debated whether deputies should record 84-hour biweekly schedules (2184 hours/year) or the 80-hour pay entry practice, with calls for HR to correct policy and for clearer procedures so advertised starting salaries match guaranteed pay.
Commissioners, department heads and HR staff spent substantial time reviewing how law-enforcement staff record hours and how that affects advertised starting pay.
Several department speakers (S4, S7) noted the discrepancy between guaranteed advertised starting pay and what employees actually receive when time is recorded at 80 hours instead of the 84-hour schedule that is typical for 12-hour shifts. Carrie (S5) said the 84-hour schedule (2,184 hours per year) is the basis for the budgeted starting pay, but that time-sheet software and existing practice had led many employees to record 80 hours and to "bank" law-enforcement credit hours instead of being paid immediately.
Speakers argued for a policy change so time sheets reflect the scheduled 84 hours and to adjust HR practice to ensure advertised starting pay aligns with guaranteed compensation. Chair (S2) and HR/finance representatives agreed to correct policy language and present the change before the fiscal year start.
