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Earlier this month, we released "Keeping Oregon Accountable," a report that summarizes the results of the division’s two most significant financial audits. Read the report here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Documen…

#DidYouKnow, in 2021 we audited OR Dept of Education on web accessibility? They had procedures for online content accessibility but needed improvements in web security and accessibility tracking. Learn more: records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer… #DisabilityPrideMonth

Oregon’s multi-million-dollar system for determining eligibility for key public assistance programs, Oregon ONE, is generally performing as it should, according to an IT audit we released today. Read our full audit here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/a…

"Today’s audit provides valuable assurance that a major IT investment is generally working well, while also offering recommendations for the Oregon Department of Human Services on how to mitigate any weaknesses.” - Oregon Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade

Today Oregon Audits released an IT audit of Oregon’s public assistance eligibility system, ONE. Read the report here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/a…

The 2nd Annual Audit Summit was a success! Thank you to the Oregon audit community, the many attendees, and the speakers who made this possible. We spent two days focused on skill development and relationship building. Learn more about future events here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/a…

In a largely positive audit released today, auditors found OregonDOT DMV’s data system for vehicle licensing and registration securely and accurately assesses and collects fees, but accessibility efforts could be improved. Read our full audit here: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/a…

Thank you Mountain States Policy Center for highlighting our performance audit, on which we collaborated with Oregon Audits. Our recent blog post includes more details including links to both reports: sao.wa.gov/the-audit-conn…

Due to inclement weather, the Secretary of State is closed on Thursday, February 13th. (Image: Olof Rodegard jumping a snow cornice with Mt. Jefferson in the background, Oregon State Archives collection)

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: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

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. thenewsguard.com/news/oregon-s-…

Today, we released our 2024 summary report of the State Government Accountability Hotline: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Documen… The hotline is a tool for anyone to anonymously report suspected misuse of state funds or resources.

The OR Health Authority needs to take urgent action to improve how Oregon responds to the behavioral health crisis, according to an audit we released today. Read the full report on the Secretary of State website: sos.oregon.gov/audits/Pages/a…

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/Documen…

Our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day and will open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at [email protected].

Our offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth and will open tomorrow, Friday, June 20th with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at [email protected].

Our offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Monday, July 7th with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at [email protected].

“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." - Secretary Read.