Presenter
Presented by Mr. Ravenstahl
Title
Communication from Deputy City Controller Anthony Pokora submitting a report on the Intergovernmental Cooperation: Arson Investigation and Public Safety Training.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATION:
ARSON INVESTIGATION
and
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
Report by the
Office of City Controller
ANTHONY J. POKORA
DEPUTY CITY CONTROLLER
Anabell Kinney, Esq., Management Auditor
Gloria Novak, M.ED., Assistant Management Auditor
Trudy Hoover, M.IR., Performance Auditor
Woody Mudd, B.S., Performance Auditor
June 2006
INTRODUCTION
This performance audit assesses Intergovernmental Cooperation between the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The audit focuses on prior recommendations and agreements for cooperation/consolidation in the areas of Arson Investigation and Public Safety Training. Generally accepted governmental accounting standards were followed.
OVERVIEW
Intergovernmental cooperation can take many forms, such as merger or consolidation of services, the elimination of service by one governmental entity and assumption by another or the coordinated provision of service by all governmental units. A number of task forces such as the City-County Summit Working Groups (2004) and consultants (PA Economy League, 1993) have explored ways the City and County can work more cooperatively. Common areas were identified for consolidation/cooperation.
CITY FACILITY OVERVIEW
City Police Academy
The City Police Academy, located on Washington Boulevard, is staffed by thirteen full time employees: three Sergeants, one clerk, eight officers and the facility manager. In February 2006, the full time civilian manager was replaced by a Commander who also has responsibility for other support services.
Act 120 Training
The City Academy is one of sixteen academies certified in the Commonwealth to provide Act 120 training. Pennsylvania Act 120 was...
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