Pittsburgh Watchdog

Official mobile app from the City of Pittsburgh Controller's Office.

  • Report fraud, waste, and abuse directly from your mobile device
  • Access OpenBook Pittsburgh, and Fiscal Focus
  • Get notified when any new reports are released

Available for iOS and Android. Follow the links below for download:

Complaint Procedure(PDF, 173KB)

Watchdog PGH Privacy Policy

The Office of the Controller is committed to protecting Pittsburgh’s tax dollars from fraud, waste, and abuse. Examples of this include:

  • Theft of City property
  • Using City property for personal or campaign purposes
  • Accepting a bribe, kickback, or illegal gratuity
  • Fictitious invoices
  • Auditing or accounting irregularities

Any city resource used for anything other than their intended purpose should be reported.

last updated: 17/04/2025