# D.C. Workers' Ample Leave Is Costing You Millions

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Published: 2026-07-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

D.C. taxpayers — you — spent $220 million last year on overtime for public-safety agencies in D.C. How did this happen? According to a new report from D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson, agencies are chronically understaffed, so bosses need to pay overtime to get the job done. How did we get here? And what does it mean? Kathy’s here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: DC Public Library DC Department of Behavioral Health District Bridges Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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