City Of Philadelphia Office Of The Controller - Christy Brady, CPA
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City Of Philadelphia Office Of The Controller - Christy Brady, CPA
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.
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about Pre-Audit Division – Engineering Unit Traffic Safety: Speed Cushion Review
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.
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about Mapping Philadelphia's Gun Violence Crisis
April 2026 - Municipal Money Matters
A new analysis released by Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady details how the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) funds its $4.6 billion operating budget, highlighting the district’s reliance on local revenue sources.
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about April 2026 - Municipal Money Matters
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.
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about About the City Controller
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Municipal Money Matters Economic Report.
Each month Controller Brady brings transparency and accountability of our city, right to you.
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.
Learn more
about Pre-Audit Division – Engineering Unit Traffic Safety: Speed Cushion Review
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.
View dashboard
about Mapping Philadelphia's Gun Violence Crisis
April 2026 - Municipal Money Matters
A new analysis released by Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady details how the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) funds its $4.6 billion operating budget, highlighting the district’s reliance on local revenue sources.
Learn more
about April 2026 - Municipal Money Matters
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.
Learn More
about About the City Controller
Sign Up For Our Monthly
Municipal Money Matters Economic Report.
Each month Controller Brady brings transparency and accountability of our city, right to you.