O’CONNOR’S FIRST AUDIT TO EXAMINE DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDIES
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor announced today that his office will begin an audit of subsidy programs benefiting private development projects administered by the County’s Department of Economic Development (ACED). These include projects supported by the...
CONTROLLER COREY O’CONNOR WILL PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY GROUP, REALTORS FOR INFO SESSIONS ON PROPERTY OWNERS’ RIGHTS
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor announced today that he will partner with Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG), a coalition of local community-based organizations focused on housing fairness and equity, and the Realtors Association of Metropolitan...
CONTROLLER COREY O’CONNOR LAUNCHES GRANT PROGRAM TO CLEAR JUVENILE COURT RECORDS
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor announced that a $50,000 grant received by the Controller’s office will be utilized to clear the records of former juvenile offenders who have satisfied all other conditions of the judgments against them. The Allegheny County...
INCREASED FLEXIBILITY FOR THOSE OWING FINES AND FEES WOULD BENEFIT COURT SYSTEM AND DEFENDANTS, ACTING CONTROLLER SAYS
Acting Allegheny County Controller Tracy Royston said a review showed that while the local court system takes proactive measures to avoid incarcerating individuals who are unable to pay fines and fees, judges should use discretion where it exists to assess defendants’...
WHILE FINANCES REMAIN STRONG, COUNTY MUST PREPARE FOR CHALLENGES ON HORIZON, CONTROLLER’S ANNUAL REPORT SAYS
(Pittsburgh) June 2, 2022 The Popular Annual Financial Report from the Allegheny County Controller’s office showed continuing strong economic indicators for the County, with a growing fund balance and major revenue streams rebounding from declines during the...
JOINT REPORT FROM CITY, COUNTY CONTROLLERS FINDS EQUITABLE AGREEMENTS WITH BIGGEST NONPROFITS WOULD RAISE ‘BASELINE’ OF $14.5M PER YEAR
(Pittsburgh) May 3, 2022 City of Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb and Allegheny County Acting Controller Tracy Royston today released a joint report detailing the prevalence of tax-exempt property in the city and county—particularly that belonging to the largest...
