Allegheny County controller and administrative services director butt heads over piggyback contracts

Chelsa Wagner, the county controller, said it is time for the elected leadership at the county to take responsibility for the delayed response to the fire at the Clairton Coke Works. She called the county’s response a failure of government to fulfill its most basic function to protect citizens. (Photo by Oliver Morrison/PublicSource)

An audit released by the Allegheny County Controller’s office on Wednesday highlighted issues with the county’s use of piggyback contracts. The county’s Director of Administrative Services disputed parts of the audit.

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