2026-0814: Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting an acting pay request on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget for Kathleen Cottom and the Department of Innovation and Performance for Alexis Barone-Katze.

Description

Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting an acting pay request on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget for Kathleen Cottom and the Department of Innovation and Performance for Alexis Barone-Katze.

Summary

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Innovation & Performance requested temporary acting pay for Alexis Barone-Katze, currently a Business Relationship Manager, to perform the duties of Senior Manager, Innovation. The assignment is scheduled for September 3 through November 25, 2026, under the City’s Acting Pay Policy, which permits temporary advancement when urgent decisions require immediate coverage. Her salary would increase from $86,008 in pay grade 25G to $101,525 in grade 29G during the assignment. The request requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget and the Mayor’s Office, affecting city payroll and the employee’s compensation.