A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Tobacco Policy and Control Program as it relates to the investigations of tobacco outlets in the city.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Policy and Control Program. The audit will specifically examine how the department investigates tobacco outlets within the city to ensure consistent enforcement of tobacco restrictions. This action is prompted by concerns regarding the systematic and uniform nature of these investigations, given the program’s state funding.
Key provisions
- Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit.
- The audit will focus on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Policy and Control Program.
- The audit will specifically review investigations of tobacco outlets.
- The audit must include a review of performance measures and objectives.
- The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee must report findings within 18 months.
Who is affected
- Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Tobacco outlets in Philadelphia
- State taxpayers (due to funding)
- Residents of Philadelphia
Notable changes
- The resolution seeks to assess the effectiveness of tobacco outlet investigations.
- It addresses concerns about consistency and uniformity in enforcement.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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