Analysis of City Spending Trends
February 26, 2020
An analysis of General Fund spending trends, including broader trends in actual spending from FY06 to FY19 and a more detailed analysis of major spending drivers from FY17 through FY19.
Mapping the Legacy of Structural Racism in Philadelphia
January 23, 2020
An interactive data report that presents the enduring impact of structural racism on Philadelphia, mapping 2019’s homicides and present day disadvantage with 1930s redlining maps.
Data Release: FY20 Violence Reduction Spending
January 23, 2020
A data release of budgeted spending for the Kenney Administration’s fiscal year 2020 (FY20) violence reduction efforts, including overall planned spending, spending by program and program descriptions.
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2020, Q1
December 19, 2019
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2020.
Data Release: Beverage Tax Revenue and Expenditures
December 12, 2019
As part of its continued commitment to increase transparency around how the City of Philadelphia spends taxpayer money, the Office of the City Controller is releasing revenue and expenditure data for the Philadelphia Beverage Tax.
Report on the PGW Pension Fund
November 25, 2019
The Office of the City Controller conducted an analysis of the Pension Fund of the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), evaluating its current investment strategy and assessing key areas of potential risks.
Data Release: Controller’s Office Expenditures
November 21, 2019
In the spirit of fiscal transparency, the Controller’s Office has committed to releasing its expenditures on a quarterly basis, including for download.
Report on the Economic Impact of Homicides
October 23, 2019
The Controller’s Office analyzed the economic impact of gun violence and homicides in Philadelphia. The report focuses on the impact of homicides on property values across the city, estimating the potential added tax revenue that would accompany a reduction in homicides. It concludes with an overview of several violence-reduction strategies that have been successfully implemented in other major cities.
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2019
October 1, 2019
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of Fiscal Year 2019.
City of Philadelphia Forecasted General Fund Statements of Operations Fiscal Years 2020-2024
Pursuant to its mandate as specified in Section 12720.209(f)(1) of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority…
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2019, Q3
June 13, 2019
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of Fiscal Year 2019.
Data Release: Paving and Potholes
June 11, 2019
The Controller’s Office is releasing six years of data related to Philadelphia’s roadways, specifically paving and repairs of potholes and other street defects.
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2019, Q2
April 8, 2019
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of the second quarter (Q2) of Fiscal Year 2019.
FY18 Exempt Employee Diversity Review
April 3, 2019
A review of the diversity of the City of Philadelphia’s exempt workforce during Fiscal Year 2018.
A Report on the State of the Pension Fund
February 21, 2019
The Office of the City Controller conducted an analysis of the Pension’s stability and capacity to meet future obligations. The following research gauges the reasonableness of the Pension’s current investment strategy, evaluates key areas of risk in its actuarial assumptions, and presents several recommendations.
Data Release: Lateral Repairs
February 14, 2019
In response to a recent suggestion, the Controller’s Office is releasing data showing lateral repairs across Philadelphia over the last five years.
The Accuracy and Fairness of Philadelphia’s Property Assessments
January 17, 2019
The Office of the City Controller analyzed the accuracy and fairness of Philadelphia property assessments since 2014.
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2019, Q1
December 19, 2018
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2019.
Cash Report: Fiscal Year 2018
October 3, 2018
An interactive summary and analysis of Philadelphia’s cash position at the end of fiscal year 2018.
City of Philadelphia Forecasted General Fund Statements of Operations Fiscal Years 2019-2023
July 25, 2018
Pursuant to its mandate as specified in Section 12720.209(f)(1) of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority…
An Analysis of Tax Abatements
April 20, 2018
This analysis of the abatement looks at its geographical concentration, the distribution of benefit and developer profitability.
Rhynhart Transition Report For the Office of City Controller
April 16, 2018
Controller-elect Rhynhart, in consultation with her transition team, assessed the current reporting structure and organization…