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Discussion on NYPD uniform overtime budget allocation
1:35:43
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Council Member Diana Ayala inquires about the allocation of the NYPD uniform overtime budget, expressing concern that most of it is under the chief of department's control. Commissioner Jessica Tisch clarifies that the first deputy commissioner and deputy commissioner of management and budget are in charge of overtime management.
- Ayala raises concerns about potential misuse of overtime approvals
- Tisch emphasizes that oversight is handled by top-level officials, not just the chief of department
- The exchange highlights the importance of proper management and accountability for overtime spending
Diana Ayala
1:35:43
I have two more questions on the on the budget.
1:35:46
In the preliminary plan, 583,000,000 of the 595,000,000 fiscal year 2025 NY uniform overtime budget is located in the chief of department program area.
1:35:58
Do you find it concerning that the chief of department oversees almost all of the uniform overtime spending after the scandal with the previous chief of department's misuse of the overtime approvals?
Jessica Tisch
1:36:08
As I mentioned, our first deputy commissioner is in charge of overtime management.
1:36:14
Her partner in that is our deputy commissioner of management and budget.
1:36:19
Okay.
1:36:20
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