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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates – Candidate Filing and Procedures | October 2025
The City Auditor’s Office proposes changes to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 7.02 - Council Agenda Public Communications and Testimony | October 2025
The City Auditor’s Office proposes this new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
Portland City Auditor hires new Business Operations Manager
The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Rosie McGown has been selected to serve as the new Business Operations Manager.
Press release
Parks Fiscal Management: Systemwide goals and sustainability strategies needed to ensure parks for future generations
Parks does not have enough resources for its existing programs and maintenance obligations. However, it continues to invest in new assets. Our audit recommends that Parks integrate new investment decisions with existing maintenance obligations and clearly communicate fiscal strategies.
Report
2024 Audit Impact Report: Prioritization needed to implement outstanding audit recommendations
While the City has yet to implement over half of our audit recommendations, the implementation rate did increase over last year. We found that leadership was challenged with prioritization in getting outstanding recommendations implemented.
Report
Portland City Archives celebrates American Archives Month
Portland City Archives is celebrating American Archives Month by hosting a series of events in October, including public tours and a community archiving night.
Press release
Portland City Auditor hires new Chief Hearings Officer
The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Charles Koutras is the City’s new Chief Hearings Officer.
Press release
Owners of disabled vehicles can face widely disparate charges when Portland Police call for a private request tow
Police can make a vehicle breakdown or accident less stressful for vehicle owners when they order a private request tow under the Police Directive on towing. However, this option can also leave motorists unfairly exposed to widely disparate rates. The City’s tow contract does not cover these tows.
Report
Adoption of Administrative Rule 2.01 | July 2025
The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule for procurement on an interim basis, which is effective on July 11, 2025.
Public notice
Portland City Auditor hires new General Counsel
The City Auditor announced today that P.K. Runkles-Pearson is the Office’s new independent legal counsel.
Press release
City Auditor announces audit schedule for fiscal year 2025-26
City Auditor Simone Rede released the list of audits her Office plans to begin or complete in the coming fiscal year. Special thanks to the community members, City employees and City officials who shared audit topic ideas.
Press release
Adoption of Administrative Rules for ARA 16.02: Signature Requirements for Recall Petitions | June 2025
The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule, which is effective on June 11, 2025.
Public notice
Adoption of Administrative Rules for ARA 8: Archives & Records Management | June 2025
The City Auditor’s Office adopted new administrative rules, which are effective on June 4, 2025.
Public notice
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for New ARA 16.02: Signature Requirements for Recall Petitions | May 2025
The City Auditor’s Office proposes this new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
Help us decide what to audit next
Community members and City employees can help shape our audit priorities for the coming year.
Blog post
Fire safety concerns at the Cherry Blossom Townhomes
An Ombudsman investigation found that the Fire Bureau’s poor communication left residents of an East Portland affordable housing community concerned about their safety. We also found that parking practices at the property could impede Fire vehicle access.
Report
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 8: Archives & Records Management | May 2025
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to these administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
Asset Management: Strategic and coordinated approach needed to take on City’s long-standing issues
For years, the City has underinvested in maintaining its aging assets. Now, it is facing a backlog of costly and urgent needs that it lacks the funding to meet. Our audit recommends that the new form of government take a more strategic approach to developing the infrastructure for infrastructure.
Report
2024 Ombudsman Annual Report
We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2024.
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