Emergency Budget Amendment 26-18 (police overtime & FICA fix)
New Carrollton, MD
Summary
The department head salary line is projected to have less than $50,000 left for the year — a problem flagged back in October — and Public Works has a shortfall too. Council wants a closed session with the City Attorney to figure out a fix.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The gap could force a budget amendment or cuts before the fiscal year ends.
Residents benefit if the council plugs the gap without cutting services.
Malavé argues the unfunded DPW director salary line shows the administration picks and chooses which council-approved budget rules to follow.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 6, 2026
Police overtime has overrun its budget because the department is three officers short and officers are covering court appearances and sick leave. A FICA calculation error from last year's budget also needs correcting. The amendment moves money between existing lines — no new taxes or revenue.
City Council - Mar 18, 2026
The department head salary line is projected to have less than $50,000 left for the year — a problem flagged back in October — and Public Works has a shortfall too. Council wants a closed session with the City Attorney to figure out a fix.
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