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Gardaí failed to provide auditors with overtime records

Auditors said 45 of 67 tested overtime payments lacked supporting paperwork, raising risks of errors and overpayments in the police service.

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An Garda Síochána failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments despite repeated requests for the documents.

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Gardaí failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments

A review of a €201 million annual overtime bill found supporting paperwork was unavailable in 45 of 67 cases selected for testing.

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Garda overtime paperwork missing in majority of cases tested by auditors

C&AG found examples of members paid for more hours than were authorised

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Gardaí failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments despite repeated requests

From 2023 to 2024, costs increased from €184 million to €201 million, a rise of 11%.

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Gardaí failed to provide auditors with overtime records

An Garda Síochána failed to provide auditors with approval records for overtime payments despite repeated requests for the documents.

·Ireland
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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