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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | June 2022
The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective June 24, 2022, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 8.03 Public Records Requests.
Public notice
Domestic Violence Response: Special Victims Unit benefits from collaboration with partners, but patrol officers need more training
The City Auditor’s Independent Police Review (IPR) found that the Portland Police Bureau’s Special Victims Unit benefits from co-location and collaboration with service partners but officers responding to the initial calls need more trauma-informed training.
Report
2021 Annual Report
Our annual report for 2021 describes changes in workload, regaining compliance with the Department of Justice, and summarizes a policy review of how language services are used by the Police Bureau.
Report
Audit Update: New procedure reflects lessons learned from pandemic grants
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2021 report, "Prosper Portland Emergency Grants: Standards needed to ensure program integrity."
News article
Quarterly Report – Q1 2022
View Independent Police Review's 1st quarterly report of 2022.
Updated Report
Now Available: City of Portland Disclosures (Quarter 1, 2022) for Lobbying, Political Consultants, and Calendars
First Quarter 2022 disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
Audit Update: Lents Urban Renewal – Spending continues, changes unlikely
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2020 report, "Lents Urban Renewal: 20 years of investment with minimal evaluation."
News article
Parks partially addressed wasteful spending
This is a follow-up to our 2020 hotline investigation that found wasteful spending in the Park Ranger Program.
News article
Lessons Learned: City’s response to protests exposed vulnerabilities in Portland’s police accountability system
The 2020 murder of George Floyd sparked more than 100 nights of protest in Portland. Complaints of officer misconduct at these events exposed inadequacies with the City’s ability to hold officers accountable. We recommend operational and policy improvements to strengthen the accountability system.
Report
Police Intelligence-Gathering and Surveillance: Better management needed to protect civil rights
Keeping information about political activity and using surveillance technology without safeguards infringes on First Amendment rights. Police need direction about what to collect and a process to manage records when there is no criminal activity. The Bureau also needs improved technology policies.
Report
Audit Update: City reviewing Enhanced Services Districts, Code changes possible in September
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2020 report, "Enhanced Services Districts: City provides little oversight of privately funded public services."
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Audit Update: City improved commitments to voters, but implementation hasn’t been publicly reported
This is a second annual follow-up to our 2019 report, "The City needs to make realistic commitments to voters and ensure they are delivered."
News article
Audit Update: City Improved Transparency and Accountability of the Cannabis Tax
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Cannabis Tax: Greater transparency and accountability needed."
News article
Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program
Voters approved a tax to create the Portland Clean Energy Fund in 2018 as an ambitious way to tackle climate change and social inequities. This audit found that the program began putting management systems in place but other elements were not yet implemented or needed direction from City Council.
Report
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | February 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ADM 8.03 Public Records Requests.
Public notice
Auditor's 2021 Accountability Report
The Auditor’s Office conducts independent assessments of Portland government, impartial investigations of community members’ complaints, and provides a variety of services that make the City more accessible. This report highlights the breadth and depth our work in 2021.
Report
Portland Parks Golf program teeing up to meet recommendations from 2019 audit
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Portland Parks Golf: Changes needed to ensure long-term sustainability."
News article
City Council to assume responsibility for Independent Police Review
City Auditor Mary Hull Caballero notified Justice Department officials today that City Council will assume responsibility for Independent Police Review, effective July 1.
Press release
Audit Update: City approved final payment for Portland Building construction contract, lessons learned report remains
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Portland Building Construction Contract: Costs reviewed were compliant, although cost classifications required by contract and reconciliations need to start immediately."
News article
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