Date Issued
Submitting OIG
New York State Comptroller
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
State of New York
Report Number
NA
Report Description
This report examines the use of overtime by New York State agencies over the past ten calendar years.1 The total cost of overtime in calendar year 2020 reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, covering roughly 19.1 million overtime hours worked. Certain agencies experienced major spikes in overtime due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but most overtime was performed in agencies that have typically relied upon it.
Report Type
Other
Agency Wide
Yes
Location
NY
United States
Professional Standard
Other
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0