# September 28, 2026 Budget Committee '

The City of Minneapolis Budget Committee held a meeting on September 28, 2026, focused primarily on the Police Department's proposed 2027 budget. The presentation detailed a $250 million budget proposal with a 9% increase, including $13.1 million additional funding for overtime and $4.3 million for recruitment programs. The department highlighted investments in recruitment pathways, overtime management, professional services contracts, and capital equipment. Significant discussion centered on the department's historical and projected overtime spending, with concerns raised about past overspending and management controls. The Police Department introduced a new overtime dashboard tool to improve oversight and accountability. Council members requested detailed breakdowns of contract expenditures, overtime usage, recruitment outcomes, and staffing minimums. The department committed to efforts to stay within the adopted budget but acknowledged challenges due to uncontrollable factors. The meeting concluded with plans for continued oversight and follow-up sessions to address outstanding budget and operational issues.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [September 28, 2026 Budget Committee '](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvq4Z9u0vVg) - cityofminneapolis