Pittsburgh Controller Lamb questions outgoing Mayor Peduto’s federal relief proposal

Pittsburgh Controller Lamb questions outgoing Mayor Peduto's federal relief proposal

Jun. 30—Pittsburgh’s top fiscal watchdog Wednesday questioned the timing of a four-year plan released Monday by outgoing Mayor Bill Peduto’s administration for the city’s $335 million federal pandemic relief money.

"I think it’s premature for the mayor to suggest a four-year spending plan when there’s going to be a new mayor in six months," Controller Michael Lamb said.

He also questioned a $2.5 million proposed allocation to OnePGH which would fund a pilot guaranteed personal income program. OnePGH is a new standalone entity created by the administration in April that’s been touted as a way for the city to receive more […]

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