In a letter on Thursday, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) expressed concern over council’s removing salaries from top city employees as it passed the city’s budget for 2026.
In line with its oversight role, the state-appointed ICA must review and make recommendations to the mayor about Harrisburg’s budgetary and fiscal affairs.
“We do not opine on the matters causing this disagreement between the administrative and legislative branches, but we strongly request that a means be found to productively address the matter,” states the three-page letter signed by ICA Chair Doug Hill, “and one which does not reflect badly on the City’s commitment to responsible budgeting, sound administration of City government, and its economic development progress.”…