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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -

A new internal audit shows the Cleveland Fire Department is over budget on more than $1 million in overtime alone and city leaders have found more firefighters barely working but getting paid full salary and benefits.

Last night 19 Action News revealed firefighter Calvin Robinson worked only 12 days in 2 1/2 years.

The state director says he somehow did that by trading shifts with other firefighters but the city says he never paid back other firefighters by working for them.

City Hall is already taking steps to put a stop to any abuse of overtime or the contract.

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Brunswick: Bat tests positive for rabies

Brunswick: Bat tests positive for rabies

Man shot in the back while inside bar

Man shot in the back while inside bar

Dog dies in North Olmsted fire

Dog dies in North Olmsted fire

Argument over parking leads to fatal shooting

Argument over parking leads to fatal shooting

Are you beach body ready?

Are you beach body ready?

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Brunswick: Bat tests positive for rabies

Brunswick: Bat tests positive for rabies

Cleveland Officers recount locating Amanda Berry, Georgina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

Cleveland Officers recount locating Amanda Berry, Georgina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Course Maps

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Course Maps

Small SUV safety study

Small SUV safety study

Tips for saving and making money from your credit cards

Tips for saving and making money from your credit cards

Debate on mammograms

Debate on mammograms

Weekend in Ohio City

Weekend in Ohio City

Cleveland Asian Festival

Cleveland Asian Festival

Contractor troubles

Contractor troubles

Calling all Foodies! "Cream of the Crop" Job Fair

Calling all Foodies! "Cream of the Crop" Job Fair

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