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During a summer that many hoped would be COVID-free, two new Omicron strains threaten new surges and increased cases.

A new report from the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis found General Fund overtime spending of most state agencies went up $20.4 million, or about 11%, during the first three-quarters of this fiscal year, which began last July 1. Total overtime spending approached $207 million.

While Connecticut’s government overtime costs rose considerably this fiscal year as state employees retired in large numbers, overall payroll is way down from one decade ago. A new report from the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis found General Fund overtime spending of most state agencies went up $20.4 million, or about 11%, during the first three-quarters of this fiscal year, which began last July 1. Total overtime spending approached $207 million.

The 17% vacancy rate is almost double where it stood two years ago, when 9.4% of jobs were empty.

The Connecticut native heads to Maryland.