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Portland City Archives celebrates American Archives Month
Archives & Records Management
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Press release
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Portland City Auditor's Archives & Records Management Division is celebrating American Archives Month at two public events in October.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 7.05 - Documenting Inoperative or Invalid Charter Provisions | August 2026
Auditor's Office
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Public notice
Published
The City Auditor’s Office proposes a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Poor contract planning by City Operations resulted in waste and inefficiency
Fraud Hotline
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Report
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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.
Adoption of Administrative Rule ARA 6.01 - Ombudsman’s Office Policies & Procedures | August 2026
Auditor's Office
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Public notice
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The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule, which is effective August 18, 2026.
Initiative Petition 1PDX2026 does not qualify to Portland’s November ballot
Auditor's Office
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Press release
Published
Portland City Elections debunks inaccurate claims about 1PDX2026 petition verification
Auditor's Office
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Press release
Updated
Process Update on 1PDX2026
Auditor's Office
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Press release
Updated
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 6.01 - Ombudsman’s Office Policies and Procedures | July 2026
Auditor's Office
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Public notice
Published
The City Auditor’s Office proposes changes to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Two Portland initiative petitions submitted for signature review
Elections
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Press release
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Chief petitioners for two City initiative petitions submitted signatures to Portland City Elections on July 6, 2026.
Emergency Communications has dramatically improved 911 staffing and call wait times; further efforts could help avoid setbacks
Audit Services
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Report
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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.
Assessment finds Auditor’s Office human resources internal controls in place and working effectively
Auditor's Office
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News article
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Learn more about the assessment of Auditor’s Office human resources internal controls
Notice of City Council Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Adopted Budget
City Budget Office
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News article
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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.
DECISION UPDATE: Case 3260013, 4310 Building LLC
Hearings
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News article
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Due to pending Circuit Court action, release of the decision in case 3260013 will be delayed.
40th Anniversary of Performance Auditing in Portland
Auditor's Office
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Press release
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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.
Notice of Public Rulemaking and Interim Adoption of ARA 13.01, 13.03, & 13.05 | May 2026
Auditor's Office
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Public notice
Published
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.
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Approved Budget
City Budget Office
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News article
Published
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.
Now available: Q1 2026 City of Portland disclosure reports for lobbying and political consultant activity
Elections
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Press release
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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.
2025 Ombudsman Annual Report
Ombudsman
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Report
Published
We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2025.
Unspent housing funds show accountability isn’t optional in Portland’s next budget
Auditor's Office
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Blog post
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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.
Arts Tax: City needs to make improvements to deliver on voter approved arts education and grants commitments
Audit Services
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Report
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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.
