Oakland city auditor finds payroll system problem

Oakland city auditor finds payroll system problem; unauthorized overtime payments
Oakland spent nearly $1.7 million on unauthorized overtime in two departments during a period of several years due to a payroll system problem, according to a recent city auditor's report.
City auditor says Oakland has been overpaying workers in overtime
Facing a $129 million budget deficit this fiscal year, the City of Oakland has no money to spare - it’s already closed fire stations and slashed the police budget.  But now it turns out that for years the city has been paying its public works and transportation workers more money for overtime work than is legally required.
Audit finds Oakland paid $1.6M in excessive overtime pay over 6 years in several departments
As Oakland faces a massive budget crisis, an auditor has found the city has been overpaying some employees for overtime. Acting on a tip, an investigation was launched into the Departments of Transportation and Public Works.
Oakland city auditor finds major problem with overtime payroll system
Oakland spent nearly $1.7 million on unauthorized overtime in two departments during a period of several years due to a payroll system problem, according to a recent city
Oakland has been paying too much overtime to city workers, watchdog reports
The City Auditor found that Oakland paid at least $1.6 million more than what was required to city workers between 2018 and 2024.
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