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The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
We have reviewed the status of the four recommendations from our report and found that the Police Bureau has committed to implementing them. One recommendation has been partly implemented and three are in progress.
Report
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective July 10, 2024.
Updated Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Updated Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective June 4, 2024.
Public notice
In July 2023, the Ombudsman's Office released a report that highlighted evidence of misconduct by the City’s emergency board-up contractor and pointed to gaps in the City’s oversight of the contract. On May 20, 2024, the Ombudsman sent a follow-up letter to Community Safety Division Director Myers.
Report
The Inclusionary Housing Program requires developers to include affordable homes in some new buildings. We examined the Program and if it helped property owners follow the rules. The Housing Bureau should improve the goals, property owner support, and monitoring so the Program works as intended.
Updated Report
Candidate Learning Sessions for Spring 2024
Updated News article
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to this administrative rule, which is available for public comment for thirty days before adoption.
Public notice
2024 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
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.
Report
A message to our email news update subscribers: Our email newsletter system is changing.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective April 10, 2024.
Public notice
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.
News article
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.
News article
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