The Oregon Department of Education paid $64,106 to Riverhouse Lodge for an 'OEDI Resource Development Retreat' in 2025. It's unclear what specific educational outcomes or deliverables this retreat produced, and the amount appears high for what's described as supplies for a single event.
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$5.2M
Business Oregon Transfers $5.2M to Governor's Office with Vague Purpose
Business Development Department, Oregon
Business Oregon appears to have transferred $5.2 million to the Governor's Office through a 10-year blanket contract described only as 'OEBE COBID FUND TRANSFER.' The vague description raises questions about what specific programs or services this substantial amount is funding.
$34.7M
Oregon Pays $34.7M for Unclear 'IAAODE PERKINS 202325' Program
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission paid $34.7 million to the Oregon Department of Education for something called 'IAAODE PERKINS 202325' — but it's unclear what taxpayers got for this large expenditure. The vague description raises questions about what specific services or programs this massive payment actually funded.
$700K
Oregon Forestry Spends $700K on 'Hazard Map Mailing' with Out-of-State Vendor
Oregon Department of Forestry
The Oregon Department of Forestry appears to have spent $700,000 on what's described only as 'hazard map mailing' through Pitney Bowes, a Massachusetts company. It's unclear why such a large amount is needed for mailing services or why an out-of-state vendor was selected for what could potentially be handled locally.