URA’s COVID Relief Funds Lack Accountability | Pittsburgh News

City Controller Rachael Heisler’s new audit exposes major accounting gaps at the URA, revealing nearly $600K unaccounted for across key COVID relief programs — including those supporting Black neighborhoods and outdoor dining — from 2023-2024. While she says repayment isn’t needed, she’s calling out the agency for chaotic recordkeeping that lost critical documentation as staff turned over. Heisler insists transparency is non-negotiable with public funds and urges URA leadership to overhaul their systems — standardizing records, vetting contracts, and training staff — especially as staffing instability continues. The URA CFO agrees, pledging to fix processes and review future spending to restore accountability and public trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/500c11e9bb61df7c