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2022 Fraud Hotline Annual Report
The Auditor’s Office Fraud Hotline provides City employees and members of the public a way to confidentially report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse of position by or against the City.
Report
City Council rejects moving Transparency Advocate Charter Amendment to the May ballot
February 22, 2023
Updated Press release
Audit Update: Little progress on City review of Enhanced Services Districts
This is the two-year follow-up to our 2020 report Enhanced Services Districts: City provides little oversight of privately funded public services
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Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 4 2022 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars
2022 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
City of Portland Auditor hires new Chief Deputy Auditor
The City Auditor’s Office announced Reed Brodersen to serve as the Chief Deputy Auditor.
Public notice
Simone Rede inaugurated as Portland City Auditor in historic first
Simone Rede was sworn in as Portland City Auditor on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Public notice
Fraud Hotline Report: Purchasing problems lead to inefficiency and mistrust
The Auditor’s Office found evidence of inefficiency when investigating a tip about sole source contracting by the Community Safety Division. We shared our findings and recommendations to Community Safety and Procurement Services, which provided guidance and training to the Division.
Report
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.
Public notice
Audit Update: Procurement Services made limited progress to improve construction contracting equity
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2020 report, Equity in Construction Contracting: Some goals achieved despite mismanagement, waste, and gamesmanship.
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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
Public notice
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | November 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ARA 8.03
Public notice
Ombudsman submits brief on illegal tow and destruction of boat
The purpose of the brief was to provide important additional context on a case being considered by the Hearings Office.
Report
Ombudsman recommends ceasing Water Bureau's "first-caller rule" to Commissioner Mapps
The Ombudsman recommended that the Water Bureau cease the practice of the “first-caller rule,” which allows landlords to commit their renters to pay services without their knowledge or consent.
Report
No Violation of City of Portland Campaign Regulations on Reconsideration: Rene Gonzalez Campaign
Auditor’s Office finds no violation of City contribution limits for Rene for Portland on reconsideration.
Press release
No Violation of City of Portland Campaign Regulations: Rene Gonzalez Campaign
Auditor’s Office finds no violation for Rene for Portland postcard disclosures.
Press release
Now Available: City of Portland Quarter 3, 2022 Lobbyist Reports, Political Consultant Reports, and Calendars
2022 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
No Violations of City of Portland Campaign Regulations: Schnitzer Property Management, LLC and Rene Gonzalez Campaign
Auditor’s Office finds no violations for Schnitzer Property Management, LLC campaign contributions and Rene for Portland online disclosures.
Updated Press release
Violation of City of Portland Campaign Regulations: Rene for Portland
Allegation substantiated against Rene for Portland for violating City contribution limits
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