Allegheny County Controller

Incredibly honored to be a recipient of a Recognition for Outstanding Public Service from the GFOA of the US & Canada. This is a recognition I never expected, and could not have achieved without so many mentors, colleagues and contemporaries over more than 20 years with Allegheny County. The behind-the-scenes work of government so often goes unrecognized, and yet the dedication of so many in our field inspires me every day. Knowing the impact of our work on so many of our neighbors is truly rewarding, and I encourage anyone interested in finance or community service to explore a career in public finance.

Thank you to Allegheny County Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars for your nomination! You have become a "treasured" partner in pursuing innovation and efficiency for our taxpayers and I look forward to several of our offices' collaborations coming to fruition in the near future.

--AWC

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Operating revenue and expense data from 2014 to present day and down to departmental level is now available through the office’s Financial Dashboards using online platform Mobie. This easily usable platform provides improved access to up-to-date and historical budgetary data that is most commonly utilized within County government and by the public alike. https://alleghenycontroller.com/financial-dashboards/

In Annual Reports released today, Acting Allegheny County Controller Amy Weise Clements wrote that “the 2025 Property Tax millage increase has bought the County only a brief respite from considerable fiscal concerns.”

“Stability and growth will be key to reestablishing the County’s financial footing, but belt-tightening is also likely to be necessary,” Weise Clements—who has served in senior financial roles with the County for over 20 years, continued. She also urged the County administration to pursue payments from the region’s largest non-profits such as those recently secured by the City of Pittsburgh. READ MORE:

’25 TAX INCREASE ONLY ‘BRIEF RESPITE’ FROM FINANCIAL CONCERNS FOR COUNTY, ACTING CONTROLLER SAYS - Allegheny County Controller's Office (Pittsburgh) June 1, 2026 In Annual Reports released today, Acting Allegheny County Controller Amy Weise Clements wrote that “the 2025 Property Tax millage increase has bought the County only a brief respite from considerable fiscal concerns.” Weise Clements warned that with projected spending i...

The County’s 7 percent Hotel Tax is applied on the gross receipts of all hotel stays in the county (including short-term rentals), and is restricted by law to initiatives related to promoting tourism to Allegheny County.

The Controller’s Office helps to ensure the benefits of this tax to the community through its audits of select businesses subject to the tax.

UPCOMING NFL DRAFT EXPECTED TO SCORE BIG FOR COUNTY’S HOTEL TAX - Allegheny County Controller's Office When football fans descend on Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft next month, among those scoring big will be the coffers of Allegheny County’s 7 percent Hotel Tax, which is applied on the gross receipts of all hotel stays in the county (including short-term rentals). The Controller’s Office helps to e...

My sincere thanks to Director Erin Dalton for her service to Allegheny County as she departs Allegheny County Department of Human Services to pursue a new opportunity. I have always appreciated Director Dalton’s data-driven approach to providing critical services and her partnership in ensuring these programs have met high standards of transparency. Best of luck on your new endeavor!

--AWC

Allegheny County’s Erin Dalton takes job in New York with Mamdani, running city’s social services Dalton has spearheaded some of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's signature programs, including the "500 in 500" housing initiative.

Upon the resignation of Corey O’Connor to become City of Pittsburgh mayor, Amy Weise Clements assumed the office of Allegheny County Controller. Weise Clements was appointed Deputy Controller by former Controller Chelsa Wagner in 2012 and by O’Connor in 2022.

WITH O’CONNOR’S RESIGNATION, AMY WEISE CLEMENTS TAKES OFFICE AS COUNTY CONTROLLER - Allegheny County Controller's Office Upon the resignation of Corey O’Connor to become City of Pittsburgh mayor, Amy Weise Clements assumed the office of Allegheny County Controller. Weise Clements was appointed Deputy Controller by former Controller Chelsa Wagner in 2012 and by O’Connor in 2022. Prior to this role, Amy was Budget D...

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