County expresses concern over sheriff’s office overtime expense

McSwain: ‘We’re going to have to address that somehow or other’

  • Comm., Pct. 1 Roscoe McSwain voiced displeasure with overtime at the Sheriff’s Office at the February 3 commissioners court meeting. County Auditor Clint Porterfield reported annual overtime budgeted at $75,000 has reached $110,000 in nine pay periods. David Danley | The Light and Champion
    Comm., Pct. 1 Roscoe McSwain voiced displeasure with overtime at the Sheriff’s Office at the February 3 commissioners court meeting. County Auditor Clint Porterfield reported annual overtime budgeted at $75,000 has reached $110,000 in nine pay periods. David Danley | The Light and Champion
    Overtime concerns about hours at the sheriff’s office dominated discussion at the Wednesday, Feb. 3. meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court. During payroll review, Comm., Pct. 1 Roscoe McSwain voiced displeasure with the overtime. “We ought to start investigating (overtime) and looking at that closer,” he said. “We’re going to have to address that somehow or oth...

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