Authority officials also say chronic absenteeism has been a problem too.
When toll collectors call in sick, their colleagues are asked to fill in. That's why overtime can be racked up quickly.
The authority has cracked down on absenteeism for the past two years by requiring some workers to bring in doctor notes to verify illness.
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Information from: The Record of Bergen County, http://www.northjersey.com
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