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City of Houston on track to exceed overtime budget by $72 million for 2025 fiscal year
The City of Houston is paying out more overtime than ever despite a $330 million budget deficit. Now, the controller's office ...
City controller releases report showing excessive overtime use by HFD, HPD, Solid Waste
A new report showed a $72 million overtime surge within the City of Houston's Solid Waste, police and fire departments.
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Houston's huge overtime tab draws warning from City Controller
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warns of a financial crisis due to excessive overtime costs for police, firefighters, and trash collectors, while Mayor Whitmire dismisses the concerns as ...
Mayor Whitmire, Controller Hollins spar over Houston’s $137M in overtime pay for city employees
Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday pushed back against a report by the controller’s office that showed the city is on track to ...
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Houston expected to spend $137M on overtime by end of fiscal year
Despite efforts from public safety departments and solid waste management to fill vacant positions, the city controller’s ...
Houston city controller: City could go $72 million past overtime budget
According to the City of Houston Controller's Office, the overtime pay to vital municipal workers is deepening the city's $300 million deficit. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains how the overtime pay is ...
City of Houston on track to exceed overtime budget by $72 million
The City of Houston is paying out more overtime than ever despite a $330 million budget deficit. Now, the controller's office says they'll perform several audits to determine where to save.