Oakland's significant budget deficit has prompted scrutiny of city spending, notably revealed by a recent report from City Auditor Michael Houston. The report found the city paid over $1.6 million in excess overtime to transportation and public works employees since 2018. The auditor recommended reviewing overtime calculation formulas for compliance with federal guidelines and examining other departments for similar overpayments. However, city leaders are hesitating, opting to hire an outside expert to review these findings before making any changes to the current overtime policies.
The city has paid more than $1.6 million in excess overtime since 2018, highlighting a significant oversight in budget management and financial accountability.
City Administrator Jestin Johnson stated that an outside expert will review the audit findings, citing a need for expertise that his office lacks.
Finance Director Erin Roseman emphasized that no changes will occur to the overtime formulas until a consultant analyzes agreements and assesses legal overtime practices.
Roseman mentioned, 'There's a multitude of formulas programmed within the financial system,' indicating complexity and potential for reform in the city's overtime calculation methods.
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