OpenTheBooks Substack • 177 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
- Los Angeles is facing high costs due to record overtime pay for emergency services. The city spent $1.1 billion on overtime, which is a big burden on taxpayers.
- There are many job vacancies in the city, especially in the police department, because of early retirements and hiring delays. This has led to increased overtime as the remaining staff try to cover the gaps.
- Top city officials are earning high salaries, with many workers making over $100,000 a year in overtime. This pay structure is raising concerns about financial sustainability for the city.