Municipal leaders in Austin are taking a closer look at public safety spending. This comes as overtime expenses for emergency services have exceeded their budgeted amounts. The excess spending has totaled millions of dollars this fiscal year.

Further evaluation of the spending is underway ahead of upcoming budget decisions. Details on the exact amounts and how the city plans to address the issue are available from the City of Austin. For more information on the city's emergency services spending and budget plans, readers can refer to the city's announcements or contact local officials for further details.