Finance Committee, 9/18/2025

The City of Norman, Oklahoma Finance Committee held a meeting on September 18, 2025, focusing primarily on reviewing monthly revenue and expenditure reports. The discussion included detailed explanations of budget versus actual spending across various city departments and funds, including special revenue funds like transit and public safety sales tax (PSST). Committee members examined budget adjustments, carryover appropriations, and the impact of overtime expenditures, particularly in unionized departments such as police and fire. The meeting also addressed challenges in managing overtime costs, the role of supervisors in approving overtime, and ongoing efforts to renegotiate contracts and optimize staffing to control expenses. No new contracts or procurement awards were discussed, but the financial oversight and budgetary controls highlighted could influence future spending and procurement decisions.