Auditor's Office

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Welcome to the Auditor's Office. We ensure open and accountable government by providing independent and impartial reviews, access to public information, and services to City government and the public.
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Auditor's Office

auditorsoffice@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4078Hours: We're open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We accept in-person visits Tuesday to Thursday at City Hall.

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1221 SW Fourth Avenue
Portland , OR 97204
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News

Ombudsman finds Water Bureau overcharged for past returned payment fees, recommends removing such fees going forward

After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated the Water Bureau’s practice of charging fees for returned payments. The Ombudsman recommended the Bureau notify customers impacted by a past overcharge that they are entitled to a refund, and that the Bureau remove returned payment fees going forward.

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Events

Ranked-Choice Voting and Voter Education Town Hall (in-person)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Ranked-Choice Voting and Voter Education Town Hall (in-person)

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
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Ranked-Choice Voting and Voter Education Town Hall (virtual)

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Building Bridges: A City Archives Open House

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