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City Of Philadelphia Office Of The Controller
The Philadelphia City Controller promotes honest, efficient, effective, and fully accountable city government. Independent of the Mayor and City Council, the City Controller conducts independent audits and analyses that provide objective information to city officials, the public, and other interested parties about the city’s financial affairs, and on ways to improve city operations and the use of public resources.
February 2025 - Municipal Money Matters
February’s Municipal Money Matters reviews every zip code in Philadelphia and compared the percentage per zip code of properties that claim the Homestead Exemption.
Have Your Say: City Services Survey 2025
You can say a lot in 3 minutes! This short survey will provide insight into how residents and businesses feel about city services and where the City Controller’s Office can direct resources to help the city operate efficiently and effectively.
Investigation of the City of Philadelphia’s Homestead Exemption Program - December 2024
City Controller Christy Brady released a special investigation of the Philadelphia’s Homestead Exemption Program that found the city and the School District of Philadelphia are losing a combined $11.4 million annually by individuals who are taking advantage of the program.
About the City Controller
The City Controller is a popularly-elected City official and serves four-year terms, staggered from Mayor and Council elections, and is not subject to term limits. The City Controller is the Chief Auditor of the City of Philadelphia and the School District. The City Controller is independent of the Mayor and City Council and is charged with auditing their operations.