A new report by the city controller proposes how Pittsburgh Public Schools could potentially save millions of dollars.
The report, released by Controller Rachel Heisler on Wednesday, says PPS has issued nearly 500 contracts for services since January 2024, totaling more than $96 million.
While 44 of those contracts were awarded after vendors submitted bids, only four were found to be connected with a request for proposal (RFP), the report says, noting it’s PPS policy to seek bids if they could save money…