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Issue Paper
City of Philadelphia Performance: Measurement, Reporting, and Accountability
March 19, 2025
The City of Philadelphia Performance report assesses the City’s ability to track and disclose performance metrics, finding gaps in strategic planning, goal-setting, and accountability.
Issue Paper
Assessment of City Facilities: Summary of Report Findings and Analysis
March 19, 2025
The Assessment of City Facilities: Summary of Report Findings and Analysis highlights Philadelphia’s substantial underinvestment in public infrastructure, identifying a $850 million shortfall and urgent capital improvement needs.
Issue Paper
An Efficiency and Effectiveness Study of the Philadelphia Fire Department
March 19, 2025
The Efficiency and Effectiveness Study of the Philadelphia Fire Department evaluates the department’s operations, identifying areas for improved resource allocation, response times, and service delivery.