Auditors found that BOLI was allocated 46 new permanent positions in the 2025 legislative session to address workforce gaps, despite years of documented mismanagement. The Oregon Secretary of State warned that failure to deploy these funds strategically risks perpetuating service delays and diminishing agency credibility.
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$54M
BOLI Received $54 Million Despite Years of Mismanagement
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Auditors found that the Bureau of Labor and Industries operated with a $54 million budget while failing to maintain basic agency operations, leaving workers waiting years for resolution. The Oregon Secretary of State identified years of poor management and strategic neglect that undermined the agency's ability to protect workers.
$59K
Oregon Labor Bureau Pays $59K for Employee Engagement Survey
Bureau of Labor and Industries
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries paid Gallup $59,476 for what appears to be an employee engagement survey and performance review system. It raises questions about why nearly $60,000 was needed for what sounds like standard HR functions that could potentially be handled internally.
$4.4M
Oregon Bureau of Labor Pays $4.4M for Vague 'Childcare' Contract
Bureau of Labor and Industries
The Bureau of Labor and Industries paid $4.4 million to the Department of Early Learning and Care for something called 'DELC BOLI CHIPS CHILDCARE.' The contract description is so vague that taxpayers can't tell what services were actually provided for this multi-million dollar payment.