The Oregon State Police awarded itself a $4.5 million contract to provide law enforcement services for the Legislative Assembly. It raises questions about why an agency would need a formal contract to perform duties that appear to be part of its core mission, and whether this arrangement obscures routine security costs from normal budget oversight.
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Concern Score Assessment
Concern Score: 75/100
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