Odds and Ends

-Iron City beer will no longer brewed in the city of Pittsburgh. Who likes this beer anyway? Iron City has been tasting nasty for a couple of years now. I hold my nose and drink this at political events when it is the only beer being served. One of the more ridiculous things down by a city authority was a few years back when the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority "forgave" Iron City Brewing $1.2 million of $2.7 million in unpaid bills. That should have never happened. They should have been forced to pay their bill like the REST OF US have to.

-In more absurd news from the West Mifflin school district:

Post-Gazette

According to his contract, which runs through Oct. 1, 2011, Mr. Risha was permitted to carry over from his previous employers -- South Allegheny and McKeesport Area school districts -- 55 unused sick days. The contract says those days can be taken, but Mr. Risha cannot receive financial reimbursement for them if they are unused.

Is this board stupid? Carrying over 55 unused sick days? That school board should all be thrown out of office.

-What the heck is going on at the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center? County Executive Dan Onorato had to fire 7 employees for not doing thier job. It's time for some new leadership over at that facility.

-HACP Audit recap coming on Monday.

-GO PENS! Bring home the Stanley Cup!

Ironic

I first read this:

"The city of Pittsburgh doesn't systematically discriminate against its female and minority employees, according to a study released today."

The this:

"City of Pittsburgh Personnel Director Barbara Trant has resigned, effective July 7, she said today, after submitting a resignation letter yesterday.

The post pays $91,850."

I guess Barbara felt bad about making that $91,850 a year salary.

Audit

I am currently reviewing the newly released HACP audit from the City Controller's office and I will be making extensive comments on it in the coming days. It should be a lengthy post. I appreciate your patience.

HACP audit

CITY CONTROLLER MICHAEL LAMB RELEASES
AUDIT ON SPENDING BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH


What: City Controller Michael Lamb will release and discuss
the findings of an audit of spending by the Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh.

When: 10:00am, Tuesday, June 9, 2009


Where:

Pttsburgh City Council Conference Room
City-County Building, 5th Floor, Room 510
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219