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Public Notices
Notice of Public Rulemaking and Interim Adoption of Human Resources Adopted Rule 3.06 | January 2026
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.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA-7.04 – Electronic Accessibility Requirements for Materials Submitted to Council Clerk | January 2026
The City Auditor’s Office proposes this new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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City of Portland Auditor hires new City Archivist
The City Auditor’s Office announced Madeline Moya to serve as the City Archivist.
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Appointments to the Revenue Division Appeals Board complete
City Auditor Simone Rede appointed a state auditor to serve on the Board
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Request for Information to Law Firms and Attorneys
The Portland City Auditor’s Office on occasion uses outside counsel for advice and analysis, as well as representation in litigation. The Office is seeking to broaden its pool of qualified attorneys or law firms that may be interested in providing these project-based outside legal services.
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City of Portland Auditor hires new Chief Deputy Auditor
The City Auditor’s Office announced Reed Brodersen to serve as the Chief Deputy Auditor.
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Simone Rede inaugurated as Portland City Auditor in historic first
Simone Rede was sworn in as Portland City Auditor on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
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Portland City Auditor hires new Ombudsman
The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Jennifer Croft has been selected to serve as the new City Ombudsman.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | November 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption:
Appendix A for ARA 13 - Campaign Finance
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | November 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ARA 8.03
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Adoption of Administrative Rules | September 2022
The City Auditor has adopted the following administrative rules: ARA 2.06, ARA 4.04, ARA 4.14, ARA 6.01, ARA 7.05, ARA 7.06, and ARA 8.01.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | September 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised human resources administrative rules for adoption: ARA 3.01-ARA 3.12
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | August 2022
UPDATE: Markup versions of the administrative rules from their last revision are now available.
The City Auditor proposes the following revised human resources administrative rules for adoption: ARA 2.06, 4.04, 4.14, 6.01, 7.05, 7.06, and 8.01
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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | June 2022
The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective June 24, 2022, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 8.03 Public Records Requests.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | February 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ADM 8.03 Public Records Requests.
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Adoption of Administrative Rules | June 2021
The City Auditor has adopted new rules and amended rules relating to campaign finance and political consultant registration and reporting.
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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | April 2021
The City Auditor has adopted amendments to the following revised administrative rule, effective April 30, 2021: ARA 2.02 Prohibition Against Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation.
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Proposed New and Revised Auditor's Office Administrative Rules for the City Elections Office | April 2021
The City of Portland Auditor's Office is proposing new and revised Auditor's Office Administrative Rules (ARAs) on campaign finance and political consultant disclosures.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | March 2021
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office.
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