The money-saving measure is aimed at closing a $30 million budget shortfall.
The city of Dallas is implementing furlough days for its employees as a money-saving measure. This measure is aimed at addressing a budget shortfall. The budget shortfall that the city is trying to close is $30 million.
Further details on the furlough days, including what city services will remain open, are available from CBS Texas.
Information on what will be open on these furlough days can be found through the same source, providing clarity for those affected by the measure.
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