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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.
The Future of Philadelphia River Ports
As the Port of Philadelphia positions the city and state for long-term investments and growth along the Delaware River, the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office conducted a review to evaluate the opportunities, challenges and best practices implemented by other major East Coast ports.
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.
Municipal Money Matters: Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner
As communities across the country continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, a new report from Controller Brady indicates the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner costs four times as much today than during the nation’s Bicentennial (1976), illustrating how rising food costs have affected family budgets over the last 50 years.
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.