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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

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | November 2022

The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ARA 8.03

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Adoption of Administrative Rules | September 2022

The City Auditor has adopted the following administrative rules: ARA 2.06, ARA 4.04, ARA 4.14, ARA 6.01, ARA 7.05, ARA 7.06, and ARA 8.01.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | September 2022

The City Auditor proposes the following revised human resources administrative rules for adoption: ARA 3.01-ARA 3.12

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | August 2022

UPDATE: Markup versions of the administrative rules from their last revision are now available.

The City Auditor proposes the following revised human resources administrative rules for adoption: ARA 2.06, 4.04, 4.14, 6.01, 7.05, 7.06, and 8.01

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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | June 2022

The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective June 24, 2022, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 8.03 Public Records Requests.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | February 2022

The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ADM 8.03 Public Records Requests.

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Auditor's 2021 Accountability Report

The Auditor’s Office conducts independent assessments of Portland government, impartial investigations of community members’ complaints, and provides a variety of services that make the City more accessible. This report highlights the breadth and depth our work in 2021.

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City Council to assume responsibility for Independent Police Review

City Auditor Mary Hull Caballero notified Justice Department officials today that City Council will assume responsibility for Independent Police Review, effective July 1.

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Scapegoating Independent Police Review does not improve police accountability

Who decides if Portland police officers engaged in misconduct and imposes discipline? You may be surprised to learn it’s not Independent Police Review, despite what you may have read.

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Adoption of Administrative Rules | June 2021

The City Auditor has adopted new rules and amended rules relating to campaign finance and political consultant registration and reporting.

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Prosper Portland Emergency Grants: Standards needed to ensure program integrity

Prosper Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund provided a lifeline during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the rush to get funds to businesses, some normal grant safeguards were shortchanged.

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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | April 2021

The City Auditor has adopted amendments to the following revised administrative rule, effective April 30, 2021: ARA 2.02 Prohibition Against Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation.

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Proposed New and Revised Auditor's Office Administrative Rules for the City Elections Office | April 2021

The City of Portland Auditor's Office is proposing new and revised Auditor's Office Administrative Rules (ARAs) on campaign finance and political consultant disclosures.

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Tell us about your audit ideas

We are developing ideas for areas to audit over the next year and want your input.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | March 2021

Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | February 2021

Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office.

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Auditor's 2020 Accountability Report

The Auditor’s Office is Portlanders’ independent agency responsible for providing oversight of City government. This Accountability Report, covering the year 2020, shows the breadth, depth and impact of our work.

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | January 2021

Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office. In addition, Code Section 3.77.110 H. authorizes the Ombudsman to adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations required for the discharge of the Ombudsman's duties.

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