The purpose of this presentation is to inform Council and the public of Auditor's Office results.
Official proposal and impact statementReport2026-207
What should Portlanders know about this presentation of Auditor’s Office results from July 2025 – May 2026?
The purpose of this presentation is to inform Council and the public of Auditor's Office results.
Official impact statementSee the official legal title
Presentation of Auditor’s Office results from July 2025 – May 2026
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Official matter recordThis proposal concerns government & democracy and requires action through Portland’s public legislative process.
Official matter classification and recordOmbudsman complaints come from community members and community members are consulted during audit work. Presenting these results publicly provides community members with information about how City operations and decisions may affect them. Archives & Records Management collaborated with Street Books, a street library that provides community, resources, and advocacy for people living outside, to record oral histories of community members experiencing homelessness for the creation of Keeping the Flame of Love & Creativity Alive. Presenting this publication amplifies diverse experiences and memories of life in Portland that are often left out of the historical record.
Official community impact statementWhat the record establishes and what it does not.
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There are no immediate financial or budgetary impacts. Implementation of audit and Ombudsman recommendations could improve the transparency and efficiency of City programs.
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Official testimony on this decision has closed. Residents can still contact their district Councilors about implementation and follow-up.
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Official documents1 sources
Final legal actionReport 2026-207
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Open at Portland.govRead the full official text
City Auditor Simone Rede, City Ombudsman Jennifer Croft, and Audit Services Director KC Jones will share results from the last 11 months:Keeping the Flame of Love & Creativity Alive: A Collection of Oral HistoriesOmbudsman Report: 2025 Annual ReportOmbudsman Report: Accessory Short-Term Rentals: Changes in City rules and enforcement methods needed to increase equity and effectivenessAudit Report: Arts Tax: City needs to make improvements to deliver on voter approved arts education and grants commitmentsAudit Report: Climate Justice: Clear direction, strategies, and transparency needed to follow through on the City's climate commitmentsAudit Report: Parks Fiscal Management: Systemwide goals and sustainability strategies needed to ensure parks for future generations2024 Audit Impact Report: Prioritization needed to implement outstanding audit recommendations This presentation is intended to inform Council and the public of our results and to answer questions Council members may have. No Council action is required. Exhibits and oral histories can be viewed on the Archives & Records Management webpageOmbudsman work can be viewed on the Ombudsman webpageAll audits can be viewed on the Audit Services webpage
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- Sep 1, 2026, 7:10 AM PDT
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