County auditor releases audit on overtime expenses

The Clark County Auditor’s Office this week released an Overtime Performance Audit available on the county’s website at clark.wa.gov/auditor/audit-reports.

Several county departments are experiencing conditions that drive an increase in overtime expenses. While the largest overtime expenses were in the Sheriff’s Office and Public Works Department, the average annual growth rate of overtime expenses for all other departments grew. Departments reported using overtime to expand service capacity during high demand, complete special projects, cover limitations of personnel availability and deploy staff during emergencies.