Oregon's Department of Education paid Western Oregon University $1.45 million for "Central Coordination of Child Care Resource and Referrals" over 16 months. The vague title raises questions about what specific services taxpayers received for this substantial amount, and why a university was chosen for what appears to be an administrative function.
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