Auditors found that the Department of Environmental Quality made a data entry error resulting in an understatement of current loans receivable and overstatement of non-current loans receivable totaling $16.2 million. According to the audit, the error was not identified during the department's review process.
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$100K
DEQ Spends $100K on Phase 3 of DEI Strategic Planning Consulting
Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality appears to be spending $100,000 on the third phase of DEI strategic planning consulting services. It's unclear what specific deliverables taxpayers are receiving for this significant expense or why multiple phases are needed for strategic planning.
$162.3M
Broadband Office Lacks Basic Operational Controls
Oregon Broadband Office
According to the audit, the Oregon Broadband Office operates without documented plans, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent and transparent program administration. The office manages a $162.29 million budget but lacks formal governance documentation and strategic planning.
$169M
$169 Million Budget Deficit
City Budget Office
Portland announced a $169 million budget gap for the next fiscal year — more than double the $67 million originally projected. The shortfall is driven by homeless shelter operations ($54M needed) and public safety costs, raising questions about how the city manages its $8.6 billion budget.