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Joint Office of Homeless Services: Sustained focus on shelter system needed to address unmet needs
Our audit found that the adult and family shelters funded by the Joint Office of Homeless Services were generally full and had long waitlists, could be difficult to access, and only sometimes helped participants move to permanent housing.
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Adoption of Administrative Rules 6.01 Ombudsman’s Office Policies & Procedures and 10.01 Fraud Hotline | April 2024
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective April 10, 2024.
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Help us choose what to audit!
Every year, we pick about five areas of the City of Portland to audit. We'd love to hear your ideas on how we can make Portland work better for everyone.
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Apply by April 30 for internship opportunities with the City’s Elections Office
The City of Portland Auditor’s Office seeks two summer interns interested in Portland’s new electoral system. This office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public.
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2023 Ombudsman Annual Report
We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2023.
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Fraud Hotline Report: Civic Life’s mismanagement of the Kenton Firehouse was wasteful and inefficient
The Auditor's Office found evidence of waste and inefficiency due to the lack of a formal agreement and Civic Life bypassing City financial policies in the management of the Kenton Firehouse. Auditors also found that the lack of documented rental transactions risked the appearance of fraud.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 6.01 Ombudsman’s Office Policies & Procedures | March 2024
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 10.01 Fraud Hotline | March 2024
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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Adoption of Interim ARA 3.03 Recruitment and Hiring | March 2024
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted the following new administrative rule on an interim basis for no longer than 180 days: ARA 3.03 - Recruitment and Hiring.
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Adoption of Interim ARA 8.03 Public Records Requests | February 2024
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted the following new administrative rule on an interim basis for no longer than 180 days: ARA 8.03 - Public Records Request.
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Adoption of Administrative Rules 3.02 Equal Employment & 3.06 Leaves | February 2024
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective February 13, 2024.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 3.02 Equal Employment & 3.06 Leaves | January 2024
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to these administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
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Adoption of Administrative Rules 13.05 Campaign Finance: Contribution Limits & Appendix B for ARA 13 Series | January 2024
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective January 11, 2024.
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Adoption of Administrative Rule 3.07 Employee Movement | December 2023
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted a new administrative rule effective December 28, 2023.
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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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Audit Update: The Fire Bureau has taken steps to improve its accountability system; Human Resources made one improvement to its investigation guidelines, but disagrees others are necessary
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report, "Fire & Rescue does not have a coherent accountability system," that recommended Fire set clear expectations for work requirements and employee conduct, and Human Resources improve guidance and monitoring of complaints, investigations, and discipline
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Notice of Public Comment Period for Campaign Finance Rules ARA 13.05 and Appendix B | December 2023
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to the following administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption: ARA 13.05 and Appendix B of ARA 13.
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Portland Fire & Rescue: Community Health Division programs need guidance and leadership to provide Portlanders with the services they need and reduce demands on firefighters
Our audit identified gaps in the Fire Bureau’s management of the Community Health Division, worsened by an inconsistent commitment to its programs. We make recommendations to articulate goals, plans, and monitor its programs to best serve Portlanders and offset demands on traditional fire crews.
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