JAIL IS SHORT OVER 100 CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, HALF OF HEALTHCARE POSITIONS, O’CONNOR’S AUDIT SHOWS
August 29, 2023 An audit by the Office of Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor found that the Allegheny County Jail is short-staffed by more than 100 Corrections Officers (COs), and that more than half of budgeted healthcare positions at the facility are...
O’CONNOR ISSUES FIRST ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor issued his first Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the full and audited accounting of the financial standing of the County and its component units. “The Comprehensive report is a significant undertaking for our office...
O’CONNOR’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC PAY RECORDS TO MOST COUNTY WORKERS
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor announced that his office will begin to provide electronic pay records to most County employees beginning with the current pay period. The system was successfully piloted for Controller’s Office employees and certain...
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...
