State agencies lost $12,272 in questioned costs through waste and mismanagement identified by hotline reports. Four substantiated cases were found during investigations, with three involving specific dollar amounts tied to noncompliant spending on state statutes, policies, or federal laws.
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$2.9M
State Waste Hotline Flags $2.9 Million
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon's Government Waste Hotline received 219 reports in 2025, leading auditors to flag $2.9 million in questioned spending across state agencies. The hotline has operated since 1995 but most Oregonians don't even know it exists.
$856
State Agency Wasted $856 in Resources
Unspecified State Agency
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.