O’CONNOR’S FIRST ANNUAL REPORT FLAGS FISCAL, POLICY CHALLENGES FOR NEW ERA IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, in his first Annual Report as Controller, flagged impending fiscal and policy challenges that will shape a new era for Pennsylvania’s second-largest local government. “As our government approaches changes in leadership and...
Controller O’Connor Praises Adoption of His Ethics Reform Proposal to Retirement Board of Allegheny County
“The adoption of my proposal placing limitations and disclosure requirements on campaign contributions from contractors to Allegheny County Retirement Board members brings the board in line with most pension systems in Pennsylvania, including the City of Pittsburgh,...
Controller O’Connor Issues Recommendations on Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness Policy, Seeks Jail Action
Implementing standards on notifications of death, illness, and injury move our County one step closer to providing more effective services and treating people in custody and their loved ones with dignity and respect. The following best standards drafted by the...
TOURISM AGENCY MUST REFORM FINANCIAL PRACTICES, INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, O’CONNOR’S AUDIT SAYS
VisitPITTSBURGH, the region’s tourism promotion agency, has not adhered to financial management practices that should be expected of an agency relying primarily on public funds, an audit by the Office of Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor found. “When an...
O’CONNOR TO INTRODUCE ETHICS REFORM BEFORE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor will present a motion at the Thursday, March 16 meeting of the Retirement Board of Allegheny County to prohibit the Board from employing professional services contractors who contribute to political campaigns for Allegheny...
DHS SHOULD EXPAND ITS PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED CAREGIVERS, AUDIT SAYS
While Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) contracts with non-profits to provide valuable services to children of incarcerated caregivers, eligibility requirements and a lack of outreach limits how many people can access these programs, an audit by...
