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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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Fraud Hotline Report: City’s repeated installation of curb ramps was inefficient and wasteful

The Auditor’s Office found evidence of waste and inefficiency in project management stemming from unclear responsibilities and miscommunication throughout a curb replacement project.

Report


Adoption of Interim Human Resources Administrative Rules for ARA 3.02 Equal Employment | October 2023

The City Auditor adopts revisions to the following administrative rules as interim rules, effective October 18, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 3.02 Equal Employment. This update adds a section about Nasal Naloxone Use for Non-First Responders.

Public notice


Audit Update: Momentous move by Council to consolidate permitting as City reforms continue

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, Building Permit Audit: Long-standing inability to meet customers’ needs won’t improve without better management, sustained governance.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates | September 2023

The City Auditor’s Office proposes the creation of a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for at least thirty days before adoption: ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates.

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Ombudsman recommends Urban Forestry revisit fees and regulations governing certain development permit reviews

After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated how Urban Forestry reviews some development permits for compliance with street tree planting standards. In December, the Ombudsman sent a memo to Parks Director Adena Long identifying concerns with the review fee and the clarity of City Code provisions.

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Diana Banning announces retirement 

Banning is retiring after nearly 30 years as City Archivist.

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Meet our new logo!

Unveiling the New Logo for the Auditor’s Office

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Adoption of Interim Human Resources Administrative Rules for ARA 3.06 Leaves | September 2023

The City Auditor adopts revisions to the following administrative rule as an interim rule, effective September 8, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 3.06 Leaves.

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Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.

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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

Public notice


City of Portland Candidate Guide for the November 2024 Municipal General Election

We are delighted to announce the release of our comprehensive Candidate Guide for the November 2024 City election.

Updated News article


Adoption of Interim Human Resources Administrative Rules ARA 3.02 Equal Employment & ARA 3.06 Leaves | August 2023

The City Auditor adopts revisions to the following administrative rules as interim rules, effective August 18, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 3.02 Equal Employment and ARA 3.06 Leaves.

Public notice


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.

Updated Public notice


Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 4 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Fourth 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


Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 3 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Third 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


Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 2 2023 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars

2023 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.

Updated Press release


City of Portland Auditor hires new Business Operations Manager

The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Robyn (Burek) White has been selected to serve as the new Business Operations Manager.

Press release


Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | July 2023

The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective July 5, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 3.07 Employee Movement.

Public notice


Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.

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