Adoption of Administrative Rule 2.01 | July 2025

Public Notice

The City Auditor’s Office adopted a new administrative rule for procurement on an interim basis, which is effective on July 11, 2025.

Published

July 11, 2025 12:00 pm

The City Auditor has adopted the following new administrative rule on an interim basis:

ARA-2.01 - Procurement Rules for the Auditor's Office

Summary of changes to ARA 2.01

This interim rule updates the Auditor’s Office Procurement Rule to align with the Mayor/Council form of government, and the City’s updated Contracting Policies, including Portland City Code, Portland Public Contracting Rules, and associated documents. It retains existing variances that protect the Auditor’s independence and support the fulfillment of their duties. Additional variances have been added, such as codifying the Auditor’s authority to waive insurance requirements and Equal Benefits Certification requirements, when it is in the best interest of the City. Additional clarification has been added to reinforce the Office’s administrative independence in carrying out procurement and contracting procedures.

See the changes to ARA 2.01

ARA 2.01 - Procurement Rules July 2025 - redlined changes 792.97 KB

ARA 2.01 - Procurement Rules July 2025 - clean version 4.68 MB

Adoption Memo

Read the adoption memo from City Auditor Simone Rede:

ARA 2.01 Interim Adoption Memo - July 2025 143.64 KB

Authority

Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Office of the Auditor. City Charter Section 2-506(d) requires the City Auditor to establish procurement rules and policies for the Office of the Auditor that are consistent with City procurement rules and policies, except where the Auditor determines in writing that a City procurement rule or policy impairs the Auditor’s independence or duties.