How police department plays large role in Oakland's $93 million budget deficit
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from ABC7 San Francisco3 months ago
"Your police department, which is expected to overspend by $51.9 million or 16% of its budget... Much of that is due to overtime." - Budget Administrator Bradley Johnson.
ABC7 San Franciscohttps://abc7news.com/post/how-oakland-police-department-plays-large-role-citys-93-million-budget-deficit/15567109/
"An understaffed police department and the demand for service is the biggest driver of overtime," said Sgt. Huy Nguyen.
ABC7 San Franciscohttps://abc7news.com/post/how-oakland-police-department-plays-large-role-citys-93-million-budget-deficit/15567109/
"It seems every year police come in $10, $20 , $30 and now $50 million over budget... There is no accountability measure." - James Burch.
ABC7 San Franciscohttps://abc7news.com/post/how-oakland-police-department-plays-large-role-citys-93-million-budget-deficit/15567109/
"The problem isn't just staffing; it’s a systematic issue without meaningful accountability that allows for this recurring overspending." - James Burch.
ABC7 San Franciscohttps://abc7news.com/post/how-oakland-police-department-plays-large-role-citys-93-million-budget-deficit/15567109/
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