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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.
June 2026 – Municipal Money Matters - "Rainy Day" Fund
City Controller Christy Brady today released a report that explains how Philadelphia’s Rainy Day Fund is structured and growing, highlighting its role in strengthening financial stability by tying savings contributions to fiscal performance and projecting increases in reserves over the next several years.
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.
Short-Term Rentals in Philadelphia: Compliance, Licensing, and Enforcement
City Controller Christy Brady today released a report examining short-term rental properties that found several issues involving licensing verification, oversight and a complex system for hosts to navigate to ensure compliancy.
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.
