Press Releases

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s resolution to restore promised life insurance benefits to County retirees will be considered by County Council today at its meeting at 5 p.m. The proposed legislation calls for the re-allocation of $200,000 of the $817.3 million County operating budget to bridge the gap that has left more than 1,000 retirees […]

County Controller Chelsa Wagner today announced her Office’s next step toward using paperless methods to increase efficiency, save money and provide better service. Beginning March 1, invoices submitted against County-issued purchase orders will be processed electronically. This is part of Wagner’s continued effort to streamline County operations through paperless procedures. “One of my top priorities […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today called on County Executive Rich Fitzgerald to provide retired employees with the life insurance benefits that they were promised. As part of a provider switch to Lincoln Financial beginning in 2014, the County communicated to retirees that they would now receive $4,000 in life insurance benefits, despite the fact […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today notified Corizon Health, Inc. and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald that her office will perform an audit of Allegheny County Jail’s health contract, via a letter sent today. Controller Wagner addressed her concerns about Corizon’s ability to provide the quality and quantity of care as defined by the County’s contract in […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today notified Corizon Health, Inc. of her concerns and expectations regarding current allegations that Corizon is not providing services in adherence to its $11.5 million contract with the County. Corizon became the new Jail health services provider on September 1, 2013 when it was awarded a contract by E.R.F., effectively […]

Today, Controller Wagner sent a Letter of Support to the UPMC Altoona Nurses as they prepare for the upcoming unfair labor practice strike at UPMC Altoona. "I applaud you and your fellow nurses in uniting to do what is right for your profession, the community and for the health of the public," Wagner said. "As […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner tomorrow will present at Governing Magazine’s Outlook in the States and Localities 2014 conference at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. As the County’s top fiscal officer, Wagner was invited to discuss the modern-day role of finance officers in innovative policy making, in an era of greater fiscal constraint. […]

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner today expressed happiness that Allegheny County’s credit rating has been increased by Standard and Poor’s. The agency raised the County’s bond rating outlook one grade from an A+ to an AA-, which is considered to be a “stable” rating. Wagner welcomed the increase and is pleased that Standard and Poor’s […]

Yesterday evening, three new Allegheny County Council members officially joined the legislative body. In addition to the swearing-in of the new members, a new council president was voted into place for the next two years. Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner would like to congratulate the new Allegheny County Council members Tom Baker, Ed Kress, and […]

Today, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner called on Governor Tom Corbett to uphold the Teaching Improvement System established in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. "Not only does this system allow teachers and administrators to see what works best for students, it also provides parents with the peace of mind that teachers are accountable for performance in […]