The Oregon Department of Forestry paid Oregon State University $3 million for something called 'IRST Implementation Phase 2,' but the contract description is so vague it's unclear what taxpayers are getting for their money. The cryptic project name and lack of clear deliverables raises questions about whether this large expenditure provides tangible public benefit.
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