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The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule, which is effective on February 13, 2026.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted the following new administrative rule, which has been available for public comment from January 7, 2026 – February 6, 2026.
Public notice
2025 Fourth Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.
Press release
The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule on an interim basis, which is effective on January 12, 2025. The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to these rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days.
Public notice
Portland City Archives and Don’t Shoot PDX are partnering on a series of events designed to grow community connections, build archival skills, and create a foundation to ensure community stories are accessible for generations to come.
Press release
The City Auditor’s Office proposes this new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
2025 Third Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.
Press release
The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Rosie McGown has been selected to serve as the new Business Operations Manager.
Press release
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
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 is celebrating American Archives Month by hosting a series of events in October, including public tours and a community archiving night.
Press release
The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Charles Koutras is the City’s new Chief Hearings Officer.
Press release
2025 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.
Press release
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
The City Auditor announced today that P.K. Runkles-Pearson is the Office’s new independent legal counsel.
Press release
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
Community members and City employees can help shape our audit priorities for the coming year.
Blog post
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
2025 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.
Press release
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