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The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Uses Debt Funds to Cover $18M Budget Gap
Columbus faces an $18 million operating budget shortfall driven by rising overtime costs in police and fire departments, due to staffing shortages. To address this, the city is using a debt service fund and an unexpected windfall from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, prompting criticism over budget transparency and fiscal practices. The city is implementing cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, pay freezes, and wage adjustments, while police and fire departments continue to rely heavily on overtime to cover staffing gaps.
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