Oregon Parks and Recreation allocated $140,000 for a "POST Academy 2026 Conference" at Boulder Falls Inn, a private resort. The vague description raises questions about what specific training or services justify this large expenditure at an upscale venue.
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$34.7M
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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.