PAFR ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Popular Annual Financial Report For Year Ended December 31, 2016
A Message From The Controller Dear Taxpayers,
Contents 2 Finances In Brief 3 Revenue 4 Expenditures 5 Health & Welfare 6 Public Safety 7 Associated Agencies 8 Parks & Recreation 9 Transportation 10 Economic Development 11 County Facts 12 About Allegheny County 13 About This Report 14 About OpenGov
I am pleased to present to you this Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2016. This report is intended to present an easily understandable overview of the County’s financial picture as presented in greater detail in Allegheny County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and to provide general information about the County that our residents may find of interest. The financial position of the County is, in general, strong. In the past five years, with my encouragement, the County has built up a strong fund balance in line with recommended levels from one that was nearly depleted when I took office. This has led to improved ratings from national bond rating agencies. However, debt levels remain a concern and a drain on County resources, with the debt amounting to more than $750 for each County resident. A cost driver of concern remains the Jail. We must explore ways to incarcerate fewer of our citizens, especially those simply awaiting court proceedings and those who have health or other challenges which would be better met in other settings. Despite promising growth in some employment sectors, estimates show our population continuing to decline. We are failing to attract enough new residents—especially from the racially and ethnically diverse communities that are growing other regions—to compensate for an aging population. Hurdles remain to economic empowerment for those with lower levels of education and other barriers to employment, including lack of transportation. Transportation options for those outside transit-heavy corridors have not improved, even as many longtime residents are forced to more remote areas due to escalating housing costs. Our region’s environmental health, too, remains a challenge. We continue to lag behind benchmark regions in air quality, and a critical lead contamination issue has struck our region’s largest water provider, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. This comes on top of mandated remediation of combined sewer overflows which has yet to be initiated. These monumental challenges, while they will require substantial dedication of time and resources, promise to ultimately move our region forward if they are met wisely. Infrastructure improvements can be impactful economically, on public health, and on the perception of our region as one that is improving and looking forward. Other regions have met these challenges aggressively and innovatively, and it is time for ours to follow suit. If we are to live up to the accolades we have received as a region reinventing itself, action is required. Through the work of my office, I have continued to pursue a more innovative and transparent County government. During 2016, I recommended changes to the County Ethics Code to ensure trust in our public servants, launched performance audits of agencies including the Health Department and County Police, and brought unprecedented levels of County financial data online. Throughout this publication, you will be directed toward my office’s resources that help citizens learn more about their County government. As always, it is my honor to serve you, and I urge you to contact my office with any matter of concern. Kindest regards,
Chelsa Wagner Allegheny County Controller
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Finances In Brief
In Millions
General Obligation Bond Debt Service
Pension Fund Total outstanding debt of $925 million as of December 31, 2016, or $752 for each county resident, is an excessive debt burden.
Unreserved, Undesignated, Unassigned Fund Balance Fund Balance2011 2011--2016 2016
In Millions
+$21.9
+$24.5
+$7
+$10.1
+$8.3
2016 2015 2014 Total:
2013 Total: Total: $78 2012 2011 Total: $59.60 $69.70 Total: Total: $13.20 $35.10 $6.20
Unreserved/Unassigned: 2011-$5.7 2012-$12.2 2013-$27.6
2014-$38.3 2015-$41.5
2016-$44.6
Contribution Funded Rate Status 2016 - 9% 2016 - 43.4% 2015 - 56.6% 2015 - 9%
Total Assets (in millions)
2014 - 8.5% 2014 - 60.3%
2014 - $839
2013 - 8%
2013 - $828
2012 - 8%
2013 - 59.5% 2012 - 55.4%
2016 - $861 2015 - $824
2012 - $761
Although Pension Fund assets increased more than $37 million in 2016, the funded position dropped from 57% to 43% due to recently adopted accounting standards requiring a more conservative assumption of investment returns. Savings resulting from Act 125, which increased service requirements and caps pensionable wages for employees hired after February 2014, are expected to return funded status to more robust levels in the future.
The County’s unassigned fund balance of $44.6 million exceeds rating agency recommendations, 5% of general fund revenue. The county’s current rating is A1 by Moody’s and AA- by S&P.
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REVENUE General Fund and Debt Service Fund Revenue
State 23%
Federal 11% Services 11% Sales & Use Tax 6%
Property Tax 44%
Gaming Local Share Assessment 1%
Hotel Tax 1% Local Government Units (RAD) 2% Other Revenue 1%
The County saw an $8 million increase in Real Estate Tax revenue along with a $3 million reduction in refunds from appeals. The Commonwealth of PA contributed $3 million in funding for the Medical Examiner’s Crime Lab in 2016 and an additional $3 million for Children, Youth and Family programs.
Amount in Millions Source 2016 Actual 2015 Actual 2016/2015 Variance Property Tax
$354.0
$342.8
$11.2
183.9
177.8
6.1
Federal
85.3
83.6
1.7
Charges for Services
88.6
87.3
1.3
Sales & Use Tax
46.8
47.6
(.8)
2% Gaming Local Share Assessment
4.8
5.5
(.7)
Hotel Tax
5.2
4.2
1.0
19.8
19.2
.6
Other Revenue
8.5
7.8
.7
Licenses and Permits
3.0
2.8
.2
$799.9
$778.7
$21.3
State
Local Government Units (RAD)
Total
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2 0 1 6 EXPENDITURES
General Fund and Debt Service Fund Expenditures
Please refer to the following pages for more information: Page 5 for Health and Welfare Expenditures Page 6 for Public Safety Expenditures
Public Safety was the largest driver of increased costs in 2016, with $10 million in increased spending between the Jail and the County Police. A $5 million increase in costs for Children, Youth and Family programs outstripped the State funding increase for these programs. Debt Service expenditures were reduced $5.8 million from 2015.
2012
2014
2015
2016
General Government Courts
$59.4
$58.9
$60.2
$63.7
$66.8
25.2
22.2
22.1
23.6
23.2
Facilities Management
0.0
14.3
16.6
19.1
19.6
Court Records
7.2
7.2
6.9
7.4
7.6
Treasurer
6.2
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.7
Controller
5.9
5.4
5.8
6.0
6.0
18.4
15.2
14.7
16.3
16.8
122.3
129.3
132.4
142.3
146.7
Health and Welfare
339.0
325.5
327.7
335.4
338.7
Public Safety
133.4
144.9
149.3
155.3
165.3
Public Works
28.1
20.7
21.9
17.7
17.5
8.8
9.7
9.9
15.3
17.4
25.8
23.3
23.7
24.3
24.8
7.6
7.4
7.4
7.1
3.2
665.0
660.8
672.3
697.4
713.6
64.5
75.0
63.0
72.5
66.7
$729.5
$735.8
$735.3
$769.9
$780.3
Administrative Services
Other Government Total General Government
Culture & Recreation (Parks) Education (CCAC) Economic Development
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2013
Total General Fund Expenditures Debt Service Total Expenditures
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Health & Welfare County government provides an array of services that many residents rely on daily. The Department of Human Services delivers a coordinated system of social services. Its four divisions are as follows:
Provides services for abused and dependent children and their families through counseling, emergency shelters, foster homes, group homes and institutions.
Behavioral Health/ Intellectual Disability/Drug and Alcohol Division
Administers an integrated, community-based service delivery system that provides treatment, counseling and housing to County residents with mental disabilities or drug and alcohol addiction.
Aging Division Functions as the local Area Agency on Aging. Provides a coordinated system of social services to the elderly of Allegheny County, including senior citizens’ centers, housing assistance, legal assistance and the Meals on Wheels program.
Community Services Division
200
Key
180
Number In Millions
Children, Youth and Family Services Division
Health & Welfare Actual Expenditures 2012 - 2016
160
Health
140
Human Services (CYF)
120
Kane
100
Shuman Court Programs
80 60 40 20 $0
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Year
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) protects and improves public health through a variety of programs, including pollution monitoring, food poisoning prevention, rodent control, water testing, dental clinics, solid waste management, recycling, health education, and maternal and infant care. The Kane Regional Health Centers offer skilled nursing, long-term care and rehabilitation to the chronically ill and elderly who have limited financial resources through four facilities with a total of 1,124 licensed beds. Court Programs provide alternative sentencing programs for adults and juveniles, including placement facilities and home detention. Shuman Juvenile Detention Center provides secure, temporary shelter to delinquent youths awaiting final case dispositions.
Provides a coordinated system of employment and training services for unemployed and disadvantaged County residents. Administers programs providing direct and indirect services to individuals and citizen groups through two principal programs – Community Action and Head Start.
Shuman Juvenile Detention Center
Kane Regional Health Center
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Public Safety District Attorney
Responsible for the prosecution of all Allegheny County criminal cases.
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Public Defender
Medical Examiner
Investigates the circumstance, cause and manner of sudden and unexpected, medically unattended deaths; provides labratory services, technical assistance and consultation to police departments, municipal officials, and County agencies.
County Jail
Detains and supervises persons awaiting trial, accused of violating probation or parole, or serving given sentences.
Jail
40
Police
30 20
$0
2012
2013
2014
2016
2015
Year General Government Public Safety Expenditures 2012 - 2016 20
Emergency Services
Key
18
Number In Millions
Investigates all criminal activity which occurs on County-owned property and provides assistance to local police departments and other criminal justice agencies.
50
5
Chief law enforcment officer of the Courts; serves all writs and injunctions issued by the Courts; provides transportation of prisoners to and from the Court and place of confinement.
County Police
Emergency Services
60
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Sheriff
Oversees the countywide 911 network, responds to natural and man-made disasters, assists municipalities with training of firefighters, and investigates fires of suspicious origin.
Key
70
Number In Millions
Provides legal council for indigent defendants and for respondents.
Public Safety Actual Expenditures 2012 - 2016
90
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District Attorney
14
Sheriff
12
Medical Examiner
10
Public Defender
8 6 4 2 $0
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Year
Allegheny County Jail report notes issues with nursing shortage KATE GIAMMARISE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 2, 2016
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Associated Agencies Authority Budgets 2014-2016
ACAA ALCOSAN
SEA
ACAA ALCOSAN
SEA
Total $612,688,557
Operating $412,895,000
Capital $199,793,557
$14,569,902
$20,571,807
Total
$6,001,905
Capital
Operating
Total $100,261,034
Operating $71,304,700
Capital
$28,956,334
Total $149,580,400
Operating $101,236,720
Capital $48,343,680
Total $572,080,249
Capital $183,546,249
Operating $388,534,000
Total $572,080,249
$14,153,777
Operating
Capital $43,117,707
Total $125,710,109
Operating $72,228,100
Capital $53,482,009
Total $140,268,069
Total $456,1021795
Operating $398,993,954
PAAC
Operating $97,868,017
SEA
Capital $57,108,841
$16,132,649
$14,217,715
Total
Operating
Capital $1,914,934
Total $91,518,848
$24,011,948
Capital
ALCOSAN
2015
Capital $42,400,052
ACAA
Operating $67,506,900
2016
Total $137,371,789
Operating $95,828, 867
Capital $41, 542, 922
2014
PAAC
PAAC
Allegheny County has nine associated authorities governed by appointed board members and carrying out specific functions assigned by law. The largest of these include:
CCAC
Allegheny County government provides a local sponsorship match to the Community College of Allegheny County to offer affordable and accessible higher education. The County’s contribution represents approximately one-third of the college’s operating budget, the other two-thirds coming from State government and student tuition.
Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) The Allegheny County Airport Authority operates Pittsburgh International Airport and the Allegheny County Airport. For more information, see Transportation. (Page 9)
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) The Allegheny County Sanitation Authority (ALCOSAN) manages wastewater from communities in Allegheny County.
Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) As a joint authority for the City and County, the SEA provides venues for sporting, entertainment, educational, cultural, civic, and social events for the public. The Authority owns and leases PNC Park, Heinz Field and PPG Paints Arena. The Authority owns and is responsible for the operation of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. CCAC South Campus
Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) The Port Authority of Allegheny County operates public transportation service throughout Allegheny County. For more information, see Transportation. (Page 9)
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Parks & Recreation Parks of Allegheny County Boyce Park
Downhill skiing, tubing, wave pool, & skate park
Deer Lakes Park
Fishing, an observatory, spray park, & disc golf course
Harrison Hills Park
Scenic overlook & enviornmental center
Hartwood Acres Park
Historic mansion, concert series, & cross-country skiing
North Park
Golf course, kayaking, ice rink, pool, & dek hockey
Round Hill Park
Exhibition farm & spray park
Settlers Cabin Park
Wave pool, dive pool, tennis, & dek hockey
South Park
Golf course, wave pool, skate park, dek hockey, ice rink, & nature center
White Oak Park
Wedding garden, bocce, volleyball, & horseshoes
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The Allegheny Regional Asset District supports and finances regional assets in the areas of libraries, parks and recreation, cultural, sports and civic facilities and programs using one-half of the proceeds from the 1% Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax. Contractual Assets, which are funded every year, include the Allegheny County Library Association, the Allegheny County Parks, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, City of McKeesport Regional Park, the City of Pittsburgh Regional Parks, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Other grants are approved on an annual basis. Total grants in 2016 were more than $97 million. The Top 15 Annual Grants in 2016 were: Port Authority Allegheny County
$3,000,000
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
$1,490,000
Pittsburgh Symphony Society
$1,320,000
Historical Society of Western PA
$970,000
WQED Multimedia
$550,000
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
$380,000
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
$360,000
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
$350,000
Boyce/Mayview Regional Park
$306,000
Pittsbugh Filmmakers/Center for the Arts
$300,000
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
$245,000
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
$242,000
Pittsburgh Opera
$175,000
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
$170,000
Pittsburgh Botanical Garden
$155,000
Each year, RADical Days celebrates the assets receiving support with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD. For more information, visit radworkshere.org. To learn more go to our OpenGov site: alleghenycounty.opengov.com
Transportation Allegheny County provides local matching funds for the Port Authority of Allegheny County from the 7 percent drink tax and $2 per day car rental tax. These revenues are accounted for in the Transportation Fund.
Passenger traffic has increased 2.2 percent over the last year, pushing traffic above 8 million. Gains in domestic and international routes prove that airlines consider Pittsburgh a rising star in the aviation industry. The industry has taken notice of what’s happening. In January, Air Transport World magazine named Pittsburgh International its 2017 Airport of the Year, making it the first American airport to receive the honor. Previous winners included Hong Kong, London Heathrow and Singapore Changi. Allegheny County Airport Authority 2016 Annual Report http://www.flypittsburgh.com/
Port Authority seems to be bucking a national trend of declining use of public transportation. Authority CEO Ellen McLean told a board committee Thursday that the agency’s ridership was down by 0.6 percent last year, which she attributed mostly to a slight reduction in light-rail traffic due to a seven-month closure in Beechview for track replacement. Other cities have seen substantial decline, ranging from 3 percent decline in Chicago to a 12.2 percent in Orlando through the third quarter of 2016, according to figures from the American Public Transportation Association. Association figures show an overall decline of 3.17 percent in bus ridership for the 37 largest bus agencies in the country through the first nine months last year. “We’re flat so we’re doing relatively well,” Ms. McLean said. “Clearly, we were in a much better situation than our colleagues.” Ms. McLean said Port Authority has seen a slight decline in evening bus ridership, which she attributed to an increased use of ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. But that has been offset by an increase in rush-hour ridership, she said.
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Economic Development The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) awarded more than $9 million in grants in 2016 from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) and Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund (CITF), which fund community and economic development projects through revenues generated from casino gaming.
GEDTF Top Awards:
CITG Top Awards:
Pittsburgh Opera 2016-2017 Season
Visit Monroeville Tournament Field Upgrades
$350,000
$250,000
Chartiers St. Widening - Bridgeville
Dormont Public Library Retaining Wall
$300,000
$250,000
Fall Run Park Improvements - Shaler Twp.
Allegheny Together Program Pre-Development
$260,000
$250,000
Etna Riverfront Park Flyover Project
Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration
$250,000
$250,000
Camp Meeting Road Sewer Project - Bell Acres
Josh Gibson Heritage Park Construction & Renovation
$175,000
$250,000
Chestnut St. Sewer Seperation - Harrison Twp.
North Side Basketball Building Renovation & Construction
$169,000
$200,000
Bethel Park Historical Society Renovations
Pittsburgh Zoo Operations Corridor Renovations
$140,000
$200,000
Blawnox River Front Land Reclamation
August Wilson Home Renovations
$115,000
$200,000 Renziehausen Park Trail Expansion – McKeesport $200,000
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County Facts Demographic Comparison - Benchmark Counties
Philadelphia County, PA
Allegheny County, PA Hennepin County, MN Milwaukee County, WI
Population
40.9 33.7 40.4 36.1 34.2 Median Age
Milwaukee County, WI
Hennepin County, MN
13 42.8 29.7 12.2 26.4 Black or African-American Population %
Milwaukee County, WI
Philadelphia County, PA
Milwaukee County, WI
Philadelphia County, PA
Hennepin Cuyahoga County, MN County, OH
Allegheny County, PA
Allegheny County, PA
1.8
3.3
13.4 5.3 6.8 14 Hispanic or Latino Population %
Hennepin County, MN Cuyahoga County, OH
Milwaukee County, WI
6.9 2.8 6.8 3.8 Asian Population %
Allegheny County Population, U.S. Census Estimates 1.236 1.234 1.232
Number In Millions
Allegheny County, PA
Hennepin County, MN
80.8 42.8 63.6 74.3 61.8 White Population %
Philadelphia County, PA Cuyahoga County, OH
Cuyahoga County, OH
Philadelphia County, PA
951,448
1,232,483
1,249,352
Cuyahoga County, OH Philadelphia County, PA
Milwaukee County, WI
1,567,872
Allegheny County, PA
1,225,365
Allegheny County, PA
Cuyahoga County, OH Hennepin County, MN
1.230 1.228 1.226 1.224 1.222 1.220 1.218 $0
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Year July 2016 Population Estimate 1,225,365 by the U.S. Census Bureau
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About Allegheny County Allegheny County is the second most populous county in Pennsylvania with approximately 1,225,365 citizens residing in 130 municipalities, of which the City of Pittsburgh is the most populous and the County seat. The County is governed by an elected Chief Executive, a 15-member County Council and an appointed Manager. The elected Controller, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer carry out the duties assigned to them by state law and the County Charter.
Unemployment Percentage
View more reports and audits from Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner online at www.AlleghenyController.com
County Council President, Council At-Large John DeFazio Vice President, Council District 7 Nicholas Futules Council At-Large: Samuel DeMarco III
County Unemployment Rate by Month 2016
Countil District 1: Thomas Baker
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Council District 2: Cindy Kirk
5
Council District 3: Edward Kress
4
Council District 4: Patrick J. Catena Council District 5: Sue Means
3
Council District 6: John F. Palmiere Countil District 8: Dr. Charles Martoni
2
Council District 9: Robert J. Macey
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Council District 10: DeWitt Walton Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Month
Top Employers (Quarter 3 2016) UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Nov.
Dec.
Council District 11: Paul Klein Council District 12: James Ellenbogen Council District 13: Denise Ranalli Russell
Elected Officials County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
University of Pittsburgh
County Controller Chelsa Wagner
Federal Government PNC Bank
District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr.
Giant Eagle West Penn Allegheny Health
Sheriff William P. Mullen
BNY Mellon
County Treasurer John K. Weinstein
Carnegie Mellon University
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Oct.
State Government
Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis
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About This Report
Although this report is largely based on Allegheny County’s 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, this report is not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Only the financial data for the general government is included in this report and, therefore, all of the County’s discretely presented component units are excluded. Additionally, information is presented in a summarized manner and certain financial statements and note disclosures required by GAAP are omitted. A copy of this PAFR as well as the County’s audited 2016 CAFR, which is prepared in accordance with GAAP, is located at www.alleghenycontroller.com.
“The Government Finance Office Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Allegheny County Pennsylvania for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports. In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability and reader appeal. An Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report continues to conform to the Popular Annual Financial Reporting requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA.”
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About OpenGov
The office of Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, which launched its OpenGov platform in May 2016 to provide interactive, up-to-date reports on County spending, employment, and other data, was a finalist for a Navigator Award honoring governmental IT and Data Innovators from Route Fifty, a digital publication covering government innovation. “It is a huge honor to be recognized as being at the forefront of a national movement toward more open, transparent government, and an important mark for our County and region as they seek to be seen as leaders in innovation and good government,” Wagner said. “I especially want to congratulate my Management Systems team, which transformed an antiquated financial reporting system that didn’t meet the needs of internal users or the public into one that is now looked to as an example for other municipal governments to follow.” Wagner’s office was one of ten finalists for a Navigator Award in the Data and IT Innovators category from among state and municipal government offices around the country, and one of 50 finalists across the five Navigator Award categories. The nominees were honored and Award winners will be announced at a ceremony November 16 at the Heinz History Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. “It is fitting that the winners were be announced right here in Pittsburgh, as our region has become a global symbol for revitalization through technology and innovation,” Wagner said. “It is important to note, though, that there is much more work to be done with regard to bringing our local governments into the modern era. I have urged our largest public authorities, which spend more annually than the City or County governments themselves, to embrace transparency through OpenGov or a similar platform.” Controller Wagner’s OpenGov portal is accessible through her office’s Web site: www.AlleghenyController.com
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In a significant step forward in our efforts toward greater government accountability and transparency, the Allegheny County Controller’s Office is pleased to present our OpenGov Web portal. OpenGov is an online financial transparency tool that dynamically presents the County’s revenues, expenses and other relevant statistical data. This data is frequently updated in order to provide the most recent and accurate information and can be presented in a variety of formats, from historical trends down to line item level detail.
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Social Media
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For More Information
The County has launched an information portal, providing quick access to public information, data and forms in one place. The portal includes information from departments in the Executive Branch along with the Treasurer, Sheriff, District Attorney and Courts. The portal can be found at InfoPortal.AlleghenyCounty.us. The one-stop shop provides new information, as well as quick access to real estate information, department data, forms and other materials that are already available through the County’s website. New features include reports and data from the Medical Examiner’s Office and sales data from Real Estate. Additionally, there are quick links to commonly used information in the county including job listings, real estate and court records, restaurant inspection reports, elections information, budgets, maps and forms.
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