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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.
Pre-Audit Division – Engineering Unit Traffic Safety: Speed Cushion Review
City Controller Christy Brady found that almost all the speed cushions installed near city schools do not comply with contract blueprints or widely accepted engineering safety standards, potentially creating safety risks for drivers, pedestrians, and emergency responders. Among 140 speed cushions inspected at 44 schools, engineers in the Controller’s Office found that only two of them met the height and ramp length dimensions specified in the contract blueprints.
Mapping Philadelphia's Gun Violence Crisis
The City Controller’s Gun Violence Dashboard presents detailed data on shooting incidents, using location and demographic insights to support citywide public safety strategies.
January 2026 - Municipal Money Matters
Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady released the January 2026 Municipal Money Matters, the office’s monthly economic report, that found a 600% increase in unsafe building violations over 2020.
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.