Publications

The agenda for the February 25, 2025, board meeting includes a briefing on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, financial updates from the City of Philadelphia, and votes on three resolutions concerning revenue analysis services, PICA’s FY26 operating budget, and general counsel approval. The meeting will also include reports from the Executive Director and Treasurer, as well as a discussion on row offices​.

The FY25 Quarterly Overtime Report for Q1 reports a 18% increase in overtime spending from FY24, reaching $70.4 million, with persistent staffing shortages continuing to drive costs.

The first-quarter FY25 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $6.26 billion, $16.0 million lower than the Five-Year Plan, while obligations are projected at $6.59 billion, $225.0 million higher than expected. The year-end fund balance is now projected at $642.5 million, $74.0 million higher than the Five-Year Plan estimate, representing 10.3% of revenues​.

The agenda outlines the regular board meeting for November 19, 2024, including reports from the City of Philadelphia, the Executive Director, and the Treasurer. The meeting will also include public comment and discussion of new business.

PICA’s Fact Sheet on the City of Philadelphia's FY24 Annual Financial Report (AFR) provides a detailed, unaudited assessment of the City of Philadelphia’s actual revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for the fiscal year. The report reveals a significantly higher General Fund balance of $943 million—well above prior estimates—due to higher-than-expected revenues and lower-than-expected spending, particularly on salaries and benefits.

PICA’s Housing Trust Fund Fact Sheet details the City's dedicated funding for affordable housing programs, highlighting a 157% increase in the fund's budget since FY14 and major investments in housing stability, repairs, and development.

PICA’s Grants Revenue Fund Fact Sheet reviews the City's reliance on federal, state, and private grant funding, which accounted for $1.5 billion in revenue in FY23, with the largest share supporting human services and public health programs.

PICA’s Tariffs and the Philadelphia Budget issue brief examines the potential impact of proposed federal tariffs on the City's economy, revenue streams, and expenditures, with recommendations for mitigation strategies.

The agenda for the October 22, 2024, meeting includes standard reports and the consideration of three resolutions related to website design, grants administration, and executive director compensation. The Board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new business.

PICA selected Karma Dharma to provide website design services, following a competitive RFP process in which 14 proposals were evaluated. The contract, valued at up to $30,000, includes the redesign of PICA’s website and four one-year renewal options at PICA’s discretion.

PICA engaged Guidehouse to provide grants administration analysis and best practices recommendations for the City of Philadelphia, with services running from October 23, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The contract, based on a competitive RFP process, is valued at up to $175,000.

PICA approved a 4.25% salary increase for Executive Director Marisa Waxman, raising her base salary effective November 1, 2024. The resolution also adjusts her vacation leave accrual rate to 9.3% of regular hours worked, capped at 24.3 days per year.

The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) FY24 Annual Report provides an overview of the Authority's activities, financial oversight, and analysis of the City of Philadelphia’s fiscal condition over the past year. It includes key findings from PICA’s financial reviews, budget analyses, and policy recommendations aimed at ensuring the City's long-term financial stability as well as the Authority's financial statements and report from its auditors.

PICA’s FY24 Annual Overtime Report analyzes the City of Philadelphia’s $262.2 million in overtime spending, which accounted for 12.0% of Class 100 obligations. The report examines key cost drivers, departmental underspending, and the continued impact of staffing vacancies.

PICA’s Capital Budget Fact Sheet outlines the City's planned infrastructure investments, highlighting $8.3 billion in commitments over six years for non-enterprise funds and major allocations for transit and streets projects.

PICA’s Transportation Fund Fact Sheet examines the newly created fund, which centralizes revenue sources for street paving and transportation investments, reducing reliance on the General Fund.