Oakland spent nearly $1.7 million on unauthorized overtime in two departments during a period of several years due to a payroll system problem, according to a recent city auditor's report.

As Oakland faces a massive budget crisis, an auditor has found the city has been overpaying some Departments of Transportation and Public Works employees for overtime.

Oakland spent nearly $1.7 million on unauthorized overtime in two departments during a period of several years due to a payroll system problem, according to a recent city

The City Auditor found that Oakland paid at least $1.6 million more than what was required to city workers between 2018 and 2024.