PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, City Auditor Simone Rede announced the areas that her Office’s Audit Services Division plans to examine in the coming year. Performance audits conducted by Audit Services follow generally accepted government auditing standards, which encourage auditors to find ways to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity City programs and services under review. Independent audit work provides an objective view of City operations from outside the executive and legislative branches. Audit results are publicly reported to hold City government accountable and ensure its actions are transparent.
Consistent with government auditing standards for independence, the City Auditor has sole authority to select areas for review. In developing this audit schedule, Auditor Rede looked for ways the work of the Audit Services Division could make the programs and services that Portlanders care about more efficient, effective, and equitable. To select these topics, Auditor Rede and Audit Services Director KC Jones sought input from City officials and analysis from audit staff. They also sought input from community members through an online survey and invited community organizations to participate in a focus group to discuss potential topics. This continued commitment to broadening community engagement helps hold the City accountable to all Portlanders. Community members can learn more about current audits and connect with audit leads.
Auditor Rede’s final selection was based on opportunities to provide adequate and timely coverage of the City’s core functions as the Mayor and City Administrator continue to align the organization for enterprise-wide service delivery. “The audit schedule reflects the highest risks and greatest areas of concern for Portlanders," City Auditor Simone Rede said. “I want to thank community members for informing this list, and I look forward to continue bringing accountability to the City of Portland with these audits.”