The Oregon Department of Forestry appears to have spent nearly $69,000 at Sunriver Resort for a conference. The record provides no details about the conference purpose, number of attendees, or duration, raising questions about whether this represents appropriate use of taxpayer funds for what could be routine business meetings.
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$125K
Oregon Forestry Pays Catering Company $125K for 'Battle Mountain Repair'
Oregon Department of Forestry
The Oregon Department of Forestry appears to have paid Kanak Attack Catering Inc. $125,295 for something described as 'Battle Mountain Repair.' It raises questions about why a catering company would be contracted for repair work, or whether the vendor classification is accurate for this substantial payment.
$582K
Oregon Forestry Pays $582K for Mystery 'Supplies' Contract
Oregon Department of Forestry
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$128K
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Oregon Department of Forestry
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