Audit
Philadelphia Office of the Controller
Phila Controller
63/100
Summary
The Philadelphia City Controller is independently elected to a four-year term and serves as the City's chief auditing officer under the Home Rule Charter. The Controller audits all City departments, boards, and agencies, and has full access to City records. As an elected official, the Controller can only be removed by impeachment.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, Chapter 6 — Controller
- Citation
- Phila. HRC §§ 6-100 to 6-400
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies