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Local Government

‘A warning flag:’ City controller’s audit criticizes Pittsburgh’s use of piggyback contracts

by J. Dale Shoemaker May 9, 2019July 26, 2019

Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb is “putting up a warning flag” about the city’s use of 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)

Local Government

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

by J. Dale Shoemaker May 8, 2019July 26, 2019

The City-County building. (Photo by Kat Procyk/PublicSource).

Local Government

When Pittsburgh and Allegheny County ‘piggyback’ on contracts, are taxpayers getting the best deal?

by J. Dale Shoemaker November 29, 2018July 26, 2019