(The Center Square) − Hiring freezes, limits on overtime pay, and a clampdown on government contracts have saved New Orleans tens of millions of dollars since the city began reining in its spending earlier this year, according to a new report.

In a biweekly expenditure report sent Monday to the city council, Chief Administrator Officer Joseph Threat Sr.’s office outlines about $70.3 million in projected savings from cost-cutting measures that began in June. The council is expected to discuss the report on Wednesday.

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