The New York City fire department has announced a new policy to curb overtime expenses.
Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta said Friday that the policy will limit the number of extra hours uniformed personnel can work in non-firefighting assignments.
Scoppetta says the new directive will not affect public safety.
An Overtime Control Office will be established to monitor overtime earnings in every unit at the Fire Department.
Scoppetta says the new policy will also save on pension costs.
Overtime is factored into pension calculations.
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