A state agency misused $856 in public funds after a hotline investigation found evidence of improper spending. The Secretary of State substantiated the waste allegation through their investigation process.
This item is based on findings from an official government audit. The summary reflects auditor conclusions.
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$7K
M110 Hotline Cost $7,000 Per Call
Oregon Health Authority
Auditors found that Oregon Health Authority's original M110 hotline contract cost approximately $7,000 per call due to extremely low call volume. The hotline was created despite existing state-funded behavioral health hotlines that already provided similar services.
$1K
Second M110 Hotline Cost $1,479 Per Interaction
Oregon Health Authority
According to the audit, Oregon Health Authority's second M110 hotline provider averaged $1,479 per interaction across calls, chats, and texts. Only 6% of the 2,294 contacts were actually M110-specific screening and validation, with most being general information requests.
$468K
Oregon State Police Spends $468K on Armored Vehicle from Out-of-State
State Police, Department of
The Oregon State Police purchased a single BEARCAT X2 armored vehicle for $468,000 from a Massachusetts company. This expensive militarized equipment raises questions about whether local law enforcement truly needs such costly tactical gear.