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The City Auditor’s Office proposes a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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The Auditor’s Office found evidence of waste and inefficiency in City Operations’ hiring of contractors as temporary staff. The City paid $650,000 in general fund dollars to contractors that did not have the expertise to complete the intended, urgent work and the work was delayed by a year.
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The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule, which is effective August 18, 2026.
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Updated Press release
Updated Press release
The City Auditor’s Office proposes changes to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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Chief petitioners for two City initiative petitions submitted signatures to Portland City Elections on July 6, 2026.
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Bureau of Emergency Communications’ efforts to recruit, hire, and train employees helped address the Bureau’s staffing crisis and reduce 911 wait times. We make recommendations to help improve training timelines, increase trainee retention, and reduce resistance to training program changes.
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Learn more about the assessment of Auditor’s Office human resources internal controls
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Notice is hereby given for a public hearing held on June 9, 2026 by the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission on the budget approved by the budget committee for the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
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Due to pending Circuit Court action, release of the decision in case 3260013 will be delayed.
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This page commemorates the 40th anniversary of performance auditing at the City Auditor's Office in Portland. A timeline of the Auditor's history, dating back to the position's establishment in 1864, shows the evolving duties and independence of the Auditor in Portland's government.
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The City Auditor’s Office adopted new administrative rules on an interim basis, which are effective May 8, 2026. The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to these rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days.
Public notice
Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 294.915 notice is hereby given for a public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Portland, Multnomah County, State of Oregon to Approve the Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
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2026 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view.
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We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2025.
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Portlanders are rightfully upset by the City’s disclosure of over $100 million in unbudgeted housing funds. Auditor Rede shares how her office prioritizes issues Portlanders care about and calls on Mayor Wilson and City Council to adequately fund the Auditor’s Office as budget deficits loom.
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The Arts Tax has expanded arts education and supports arts organizations, but the City has not consistently delivered on promises to voters. We recommend the City improve education coordination, maximize grant funds, ensure grants advance program goals, and enhance oversight.
Report
Portland’s enforcement of accessory short-term rental rules is more punitive than in other cities and may have inequitable impacts. The City’s rules and enforcement methods are flawed. Our investigation recommends changes to reduce harm and increase equity and effectiveness.
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