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, particularly focusing on the investigations of tobacco outlets within the city. The Tobacco Policy and Control Program was established to address tobacco use and its health implications, aiming to reduce smoking rates and promote smoke-free environments. The program is funded by a State grant, which allocated $408,645 for the fiscal year 2024, and is designed to enforce policies that restrict smoking and regulate the sale of tobacco products.

Concerns have been raised regarding the systematic and uniform execution of investigations related to tobacco restrictions, prompting the need for a thorough review. The resolution mandates that the audit assess the performance measures and objectives of the Tobacco Policy and Control Program, with the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee required to report its findings and conclusions to the House of Representatives within 18 months of the resolution's adoption.