During the past year, city officials have secured $5 million in employee debt that is either paid in full, in the midst of a payment plan or under wage garnishment, Quinn said. The Emanuel administration, however, counts the debt resolved even if all of the money owed has yet to be repaid. That means the current citywide debt of $3.4 million likely is higher, although Quinn did not provide a number for how many employees are in payment plans or under wage garnishment.