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Audit recommends improved transparency, evaluation of Business Oregon...

More information needed to help public, policymakers understand value of programs SALEM— Business Oregon, the state’s primary economic development agency, should improve accountability and transparency...

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Audit: Oregon Water Resources needs to increase focus on sustainability

Lack of field staff and over-allocation are risking future water availability SALEM – Oregon’s Water Resources Department needs to better balance its workload between its responsibility for managing...

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Audit finds critical agency improvements are needed to help preserve...

Improvements in preservation efforts, strategic planning, data management, and organizational issues are needed SALEM — Inadequate data tracking, poor communication with employees and housing partners,...

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Audit: State agencies struggle to provide adequate security for computer...

State CIO not yet prepared to provide centralized oversight SALEM – An audit released by the Oregon Secretary of State today found that many state agencies do not provide adequate security for computer...

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Audit finds food safety inspections are lagging behind

Workload management changes, improved oversight of inspectors, and use of data could improve program performance and reduce backlogs SALEM – An audit released today by Secretary of State Jeanne P....

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New management improves financial challenges at Department of Geology and...

Secretary of State report shows that problem spots remain SALEM – While the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is making a turnaround in managing its federal funds after facing serious...

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Audit finds DHS workers feel overworked, stressed and underpaid

Report identifies seven areas for improvement SALEM – Workers at the Oregon Department of Human Services are largely proud of the work the agency does, but significant numbers of workers feel...

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Concerns about Smarter Balanced testing documented in new audit

Clearer communication, more consistent use of results, and an ongoing commitment to improving test administration could help address testing concerns. SALEM — The Oregon Department of Education should...

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Independent Investigation of BETC Program Confirms Inadequate Financial Controls

Additional project files forwarded to Oregon Department of Justice for review and possible legal action SALEM – In a letter to Legislators today, Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins shared the findings...

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Increasing size and complexity of wildfires straining Oregon Department of...

ODF fighting bigger fires with same number of staff as 20 years ago SALEM – With Oregon’s wildfire season in effect across the state, the Secretary of State’s office released an audit today showing...

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Keeping the State of Oregon Accountable Report released by the Secretary of...

Report details compliance with financial reporting standards and reporting requirements for over $11 billion of federal funds SALEM – The Audits Division of the Secretary of State’s office released a...

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2015 Annual Government Waste Hotline report shows 35% increase in reporting...

Confidential Hotline allows Oregonians to report concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse of public resources SALEM – The Oregon Audits Division in the Office of the Secretary of State released its...

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Oregon Auditors release report on the financial condition of Oregon’s counties

Biennial report shows improvement across the state SALEM – The Secretary of State Audits Division released its third biennial financial condition review of Oregon’s counties today, highlighting four...

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Transition services for young women at Oregon Youth Authority are lacking

Female offenders have unique challenges and needs SALEM – An audit released today by the office of Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins finds that transition services for female youth in state custody...

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Audit finds Oregon’s teacher standards commission lacks clear expectations...

Investigations of alleged educator misconduct averaged more than 14 months in 2015 SALEM— The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) needs to improve its work environment and increase...

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Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife needs a comprehensive management...

  Growing challenges require a long-term strategy, not short-term fixes SALEM — A widening gap between responsibilities and resources has made meeting agency goals increasingly difficult for Oregon’s...

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Oregon Employment Department computer systems handle most claims and taxes...

Improving systems would improve service to Oregon businesses SALEM – While computer programs that process Oregon unemployment benefits and taxes handle most transactions accurately, the systems are...

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Oregon State Police crime labs struggling to keep pace with caseloads

Secretary of State audit finds that backlog has increased 90 percent over the last decade SALEM – A backlog of untested forensic evidence at the Oregon State Police’s five crime laboratories has...

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State Agencies Demonstrate Mixed Results in Public Records Audit

While Oregon agencies follow the public records law for most public records requests, more needs to be done to address the complex, non-routine requests that agencies receive, according to an audit...

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After 30 years of public auditing, Gary Blackmer announces retirement

Blackmer wraps up a distinguished and respected career as government watchdog SALEM – State auditor Gary Blackmer announced his retirement this morning, effective December 31st. He was appointed...

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