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Council member questions DOC on overtime spending and budget allocation

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      Council Member Justin Brannan initiates a discussion about the Department of Corrections' (DOC) overtime spending and budget allocation. He questions DOC officials about the discrepancy between budgeted and actual overtime spending in the previous fiscal year.

      • DOC's adopted budget included $132.7 million for overtime, but actual spending was approximately $281 million
      • The department increased their personnel budget by $192 million, with about 95% allocated for overtime
      • DOC officials confirm that $180 million has been allocated towards overtime funding in the new budget