Press Releases

Press Releases

MEDIA CONTACT 

Lou Takacs, Communications Director

Phone :412-350-4157

Mail to : Louis.Takacs@AlleghenyCounty

COUNTY CONTROLLER WAGNER TO AUDIT CORIZON HEALTH, INC.’S CONTRACT WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL

February 28, 2014
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 […]

COUNTY CONTROLLER WAGNER SENDS LETTER TO CORIZON CEO, EXPRESSES CONCERNS AND DEMANDS ACTION

February 11, 2014
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 […]

CONTROLLER WAGNER SUPPORTS NURSES BATTLE WITH UPMC

February 7, 2014
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 […]

CONTROLLER WAGNER TO REPRESENT ALLEGHENY COUNTY AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

February 3, 2014
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. […]

COUNTY CONTROLLER WAGNER APPLAUDS CREDIT RATING INCREASE, HIGHLIGHTS BENEFIT TO TAXPAYERS

January 30, 2014
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 […]

CONTROLLER WAGNER LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS; CONGRATULATES NEW COUNCIL PRESIDENT

January 3, 2014
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 […]

CONTROLLER WAGNER CALLS ON CORBETT TO UPHOLD TEACHING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM

December 4, 2013
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 […]

CONTROLLER WAGNER FINDS AUTHORITIES IN VIOLATION OF TRANSPARENCY LAW; CALLS FOR REFORM

October 23, 2013
Today, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner alerted all independent authorities created by Allegheny County that some stand in violation of a County law mandating transparency and all can do more to be more open to the public. Chapter 5, Part 2, Article 203, Section 9 of the County’s Administrative Code sets forth that specific administrative […]

CONTROLLERS HIGHLIGHT FINANCIAL INNOVATION & COLLABORATION AT SHARED SERVICES CENTER OPEN HOUSE

October 2, 2013
Today, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, in collaboration with the City Controller Michael Lamb’s office, hosts an open house for elected and government officials in the City and County at the Allegheny County Controller’s Shared Services Center.  The Shared Services Center, operated by Controller Wagner’s office and located in the City-County Building, has built and […]

CONTROLLER RELEASES DATA ANALYSIS OF REASSESSMENT APPEAL RESULTS TO DATE

September 16, 2013
As part of her continuing efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the reassessment, County Controller Chelsa Wagner today released an analysis of the post-appeal property values. The data – compiled by the Office of Property Assessments (OPA) and examined by the Controller’s office – reflects the status of the appeals process as of August […]