Allegheny County Controller’s Office

Our audit found that the Department of Human Services (DHS) does not maintain a centralized waitlist for most mental health treatment programs, which could discourage individuals from seeking care. Read more about our latest audit at alleghenycontroller.com/pres…

Our office's latest audit shows that Allegheny County's 911 Call Center is understaffed, leaving employees subject to overwork and excessive stress. Read more at: bit.ly/4pfn9hK

Controller O'Connor's Statement Regarding Today's Incident at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works

PAFR 2024: An overall increase in expenditures of $45M in 2024 would have been far higher without the use of over $30M in federal aid funds to meet costs for overtime & contracted health care services in the Kane Centers & Jail. Read more at bit.ly/45OUGrY

Property Tax—which makes up over 40% of County revenue—fell by $5M in 2024, the first decrease in 15 years. Sales Tax & Drink Tax proceeds that previously had been rebounding sharply post-pandemic each decreased as well. Read more in our annual reports, bit.ly/45OUGrY

Reduced Revenue Streams Hit County Finances in ’24 as Federal Aid Cushion Dwindled, O’Connor’s Annual Reports Show. Please visit our website to read the entire press release, as well as review ACFR & PAFR, bit.ly/45OUGrY

.@Allegheny_Co is activating its first Code Red Heat Advisory starting Sunday, June 22, in response to forecasted weather that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents. The advisory may be extended as updated forecasts become available. Find more info at bit.ly/3ZHt6sS

Our office takes great pride in our work throughout the year, which is represented by our ACFR & PAFR. We are honored to be recognized w/ the Outstanding Achievement Award by @GFOA again this year. We look forward to sharing the 2024 reports w/ you in the coming weeks.

Controller O’Connor & staff distributed debit cards to workers at today’s special election in the Mon Valley. These cards reduce costs & provide quicker payment than checks. We will explore expanding this initiative in future elections. Thanks to the workers & those who assisted!

“Along with saving money, we believe this initiative can improve the service we provide to our dedicated polling place workers, who work long and demanding days for minimal reward.” Read more at: alleghenycontroller.com/pres…