Our Audits Division investigates the potential misuse of state resources by state agencies, employees, and contractors. If you’ve spotted state resources being used the wrong way, we encourage you to call (800) 336-8218 toll free, 24/7, or report online: wastehotline.oregon.gov.
The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in recognition of Presidents' Day. We will return tomorrow with our regular business hours. You can reach us by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-986-1523.
I'm proud to announce Oregon’s new Audit Plan and which state agencies we'll audit first. For the first time, it’s driven by impartial, data-based analysis – not politics. We’re aiming our audits where the risks are highest and where mistakes cost taxpayers the most.
The Oregon Secretary of State's office is closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. We'll return tomorrow with our regular business hours. You can contact our office by phone at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Our offices are closed today in observance of the New Year's holiday and will reopen on Friday, January 2 with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Our offices are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Friday, December 26 with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
New audit release:
Measure 110 is far from achieving its promise to help Oregonians struggling with addiction due to frequent policy changes and a lack of coordination and data at Oregon Health Authority. Read the full audit on the SOS website: https://sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/default.aspx
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving and will reopen on Monday, December 1st with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Auditors found longstanding structural problems & management gaps at the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) are leaving Oregon workers waiting years for help.
Read the full audit on the SOS website: https://sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/default.aspx
The Oregon Secretary of State's Office is closed today for Veteran's Day. We'll be back tomorrow with our regular business hours. Contact us by phone at 503-986-1523 or email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Our offices are closed on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th with regular business hours.
Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.
Our office is closed for Labor Day. We're back tomorrow with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or email oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov. Image: Iona Murphy at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. in Portland, 1942, Ray Atkeson (Oregon Historical Society)
“Had these dollars been better spent, we could’ve helped 100 more kids.” — Oregon Secretary of State, on why it’s critical for the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to implement the @oregonaudits.bsky.social recommendations.
Learn more here: www.kgw.com/video/news/l...
Oregon's Preschool Promise provides high-quality preschool option for kids and families, but auditors found that the program isn't serving all the kids it could, OR Secretary of State Tobias Read announced today.
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“As a dad, I know quality child care is hard to find, much less afford, which is why it’s frustrating when programs like this aren’t delivering as much as they can." - Oregon Secretary Read.
“With all the chaos happening right now, Oregon families are tracking every dollar that comes in and goes out — and this report helps the state do the same thing.” — Secretary of State, Tobias Read
Watching Out for Your Tax Dollars: Secretary of State Tobias Read releases FY24 Keeping Oregon Accountable Report. Read the report here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Docum...
Chart that says: Figure 11: Only one of Oregon's three crisis system pillars has dedicated funding. Behavioral Health Crisis System: Crisis Hotline: Full Dedicated Funding Stream Mobile Response: Partially Dedicated Funding Crisis Stabilization: No Dedicated Funding
There is a behavioral health crisis in Oregon, and too many people are suffering. The Oregon Health Authority needs to take urgent action to improve Oregon's response.
Read our full audit report here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages...
“Oregon taxpayers and people who rely on critical government services deserve to know that those resources are being appropriately used and accounted for." - Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read
Today, we released our 2024 summary report of the State Government Accountability Hotline: apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsr...
The hotline is a tool for anyone to anonymously report suspected misuse of state funds or resources. Studies show tips are one of the best methods for identifying fraud.
“These financial reports are a critical way we hold local governments accountable to the public.” - Secretary of State, Tobias Read
Oregon’s municipalities are required by law to submit annual reports to the SOS with key financial info. But for fiscal year 2023, 100+ municipalities are more than a year late in filing their required reports, the highest number of non-filers in years.
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Deputy SOS Michael Kaplan & Audits Director Steve Bergmann appeared before the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for "Audits 101" — an overview of the division and what we do.
Watch their presentation here: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/mediapla...
2025-2026 Audit Plan Cover.
The Oregon Secretary of State's Audits Division is pleased to announce our 2025-26 Annual Audit Plan! This year’s plan includes audits of adult protective services, cloud security, Medicaid, and more.
Read the full plan here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages...
