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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.
City Hands Over $2M in Uncashed Checks to State Treasury
City Controller Christy Brady issued the latest audit of the City of Philadelphia’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting that found the city remitted more than $2 million in uncashed checks to the state. Remitting those checks to the state means that individuals and businesses who are owed that money can now search for and file claims to recover those funds.
City Controller Refers Philadelphia School District Cyber Fraud to PA Attorney General
City Controller Christy Brady reported that her office has submitted findings concerning a cyber fraud scheme—totaling close to $700,000 at the School District of Philadelphia—to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for further review.
June 2025 - Municipal Money Matters
As the city’s budget process nears its conclusion, City Controller Christy Brady released the June 2025 Municipal Money Matters that indicates almost 30% of next year’s $6.7 billion budget is allocated for public safety resources.
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.