Press Releases

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s Office, in conjunction with County Courts, District Attorney Stephen Zappala’s Office and the Allegheny County Constables’ Association, today will begin providing constables with education and training regarding improved procedures, clearer policies and tighter controls surrounding payment for their duties. Controller Wagner announced the need for training after an audit of […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today announced that she will subpoena the County Administration and Police Department after repeated resistance to an audit of the Department’s operations and application of resources. The subpoena will call on County Manager William McKain, Chief of Staff Jennifer Liptak and Police Superintendent Charles Moffat to report to the Controller’s […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today announced that her office will begin an audit of First Vehicle Services (FVS), the maintenance provider for County vehicles. The audit, which begins tomorrow, will look at operations and cost reductions in relation to its contract with the County. This audit follows the Controller’s recent audit of County-wide vehicle […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today, along with officials from her office, held a productive meeting with VisitPittsburgh’s Executive Staff. Wagner discussed her concerns and both parties agreed that those concerns would be deliberated fully by the VisitPittsburgh Board prior to the release of any additional money.   Those concerns, specifically, were that: taxpayer dollars […]

Wagner notifies four authorities of final extended deadline to comply before legal action is taken (PITTSBURGH)   January 28, 2015   Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today notified County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Mayor Bill Peduto, the directors and lawyers of four County-affiliated authorities of a final courtesy to comply with audits initiated by the Controller’s Office. […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today applauded City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak for proposing legislation advocating for paid parental leave for City of Pittsburgh employees.   In September of 2014, following the Labor Day holiday, Controller Wagner implemented a similar policy for the 100 Controller’s Office employees, called the “Paid Family Emergency Leave Policy,” which provides […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today notified VisitPittsburgh that her office will withhold nearly $682,000 in County funding, pending VisitPittsburgh’s release of information regarding the process used to determine the allocation of $25,000, and possibly up to $50,000, to Mayor Peduto’s “Undercover Boss” episode appearance last month. VisitPittsburgh receives a portion of the County’s hotel […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today submitted legislation to Council that enforces a zero tolerance policy for any and all misuse of County email, including obscene, sexually explicit, bigoted, racist, discriminatory or offensive messages and materials. It also encourages appropriate discipline if the policy is violated, while protecting employees who report related wrongdoing and waste. Council […]

County Controller Chelsa Wagner today announced that her office has finalized its analysis of County-owned vehicles and released her findings and recommendations. The audit revealed misuse and fraud, lack of oversight and major gaps in data. The Controller’s report will be forwarded to the County Administration for review and the opportunity to respond. “This is […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today commended County Treasurer John Weinstein for seeking full repayment, including penalties and interest, of three-quarters of a million dollars that is owed to the County by the Hertz Corporation. Last month, Wagner announced that an audit uncovered $743,107 in unpaid taxes from Hertz for underpayment of rental car taxes […]