According to the audit, the San Francisco Police Department "does not adequately control staff use of overtime or monitor and enforce established overtime limits," raising concerns about possible fraud and abuse.
The staggering increase in overtime costs, from $53 million in 2018-2019 to $108 million in 2022-2023, indicates a significant lack of internal controls within the SFPD.
The audit identified that "12 percent of sworn staff who worked overtime accounted for 32 percent of SFPD's total overtime hours," highlighting the disproportionate burden on a small number of officers.
Officers reportedly exceeded established overtime limits, with some working the equivalent of 80-hour work weeks repeatedly, leading to a concerning and unsustainable workload.
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