SECURITYJul 26 · 14:00 UTCWTOP DCKyle Cooper

DC public safety agencies spent nearly $220M on overtime, auditor finds

A D.C. auditor report revealed public safety agencies spent nearly $220 million on overtime due to staffing shortages and high employee leave. The Department of Corrections spent $30 million with 704 employees below its authorized 1,762, while D.C. Fire and EMS spent $50 million despite being 95% staffed. The report highlights chronic overtime costs as a persistent issue.

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