Office of the City Controller
Mission The City Controller is the elected fiscal watchdog for the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh. It is the job of the Controller to protect City tax dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. City Controller personnel actively monitor and
2027 Proposed
$6.9M
vs 2026 Budget
+20.7%
$1.2M
Staff (FTE)
57
FTE Change
-1
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $4.5M
51101 - Regular $4.5M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.4M
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $898K
52101 - Health Insurance $832K
53509 - Computer Maintenance $718K
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Auditor | 13 | $901K | $1.1M |
| Controller's Clerk | 5 | $305K | $297K |
| Account Clerk | 3 | $199K | $194K |
| Accounts Payable Specialist | 2 | $151K | $73K |
| Senior Auditor | 2 | $145K | - |
| Deputy Controller | 1 | $124K | $121K |
| Controller's Solicitor | 1 | $124K | $121K |
| Chief Accounting Officer, C.P.A. | 1 | $124K | $121K |
Position Changes
New Positions (+5)
Special Projects Manager 1 FTE · $89K
ERP Assistant Manager 1 FTE · $48K
Front Desk Associate 1 FTE · $58K
Senior Auditor 2 FTE · $145K
Internal Auditor 1 FTE · $35K
Eliminated Positions (-5)
Assistant Controller - Chief of Staff 1 FTE · $86K
Financial Systems Administrator 1 FTE · $49K
Computer Operator 2 1 FTE · $76K
C.P.A., As Needed 1 FTE · $94K
Senior Controller's Clerk 1 FTE · $32K