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Portland Building Reconstruction: City faced with important post-planning decisions to ensure project success

The City has begun work to reconstruct the landmark Portland Building. Built in 1981, the building has a history of water leaks, and the City has identified improvements to efficiently hold the 1,300 City employees who work there.

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Problem with City's emergency communications system

City Ombudsman Margie Sollinger issued a report to Portland City Council detailing a problem with the City’s emergency communications system.

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Americans with Disabilities Act: Coordination gaps complicate City response

The City has several requirements to meet Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding accommodation requests and complaints. The audit found the City's current approach makes accommodation requests difficult for individuals with disabilities, and the process varies by bureau.

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Transportation Network Companies and Taxicabs: Transportation Bureau needs to monitor service, not just safety

This report contains the results of our audit of the City’s oversight of transportation network companies and taxicabs. It also includes the Transportation Bureau’s response to our recommendations.

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City Transaction Testing: Continuous monitoring revealed few issues

We reviewed procurement card transactions to look for prohibited or risky transactions. We did not find anything to indicate fraud, misuse or a general lack of oversight.

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