Statewide Financial Audits Find Serious Control Weaknesses and Question Costs at Agencies and Programs Receiving Federal FundsSeptember 20, 2023State auditors found millions of dollars in questioned costs and serious control weaknesses at a number of programs receiving federal funds.
Auditors Seek to Raise Awareness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Reduce Gun Violence in OregonAugust 30, 2023The State of Oregon needs to do more to make Oregonians aware of an important tool to reduce incidents of gun violence, including firearm-related suicides.
Governor Kotek Hosts Signing Ceremony for Public Safety LegislationAugust 21, 2023Legislators and advocates join Governor to acknowledge bills addressing “ghost guns,” police training, victim resources
State Auditors Find Complexity Around Pharmacy Benefit Managers Makes it Difficult to Assess Their Value to Oregon’s Medicaid ProgramAugust 21, 2023
Governor Kotek Visits Josephine, Curry, Coos Counties on One Oregon TourAugust 19, 2023Governor and First Lady stop in Grants Pass, Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, Coos Bay and North Bend
Governor Kotek Calls on Oregonians to Serve on New Boards and CommissionsAugust 16, 2023Interested Oregonians can apply for over 130 open positions on 12 new boards and commissions
State agencies to meet August 24, 2023, at Technical Review Team meeting on proposed gold mine in Malheur CountyAugust 10, 2023
Governor Kotek Announces Task Force on Economic Future of Portland’s Central CityAugust 09, 2023Governor will co-chair new Portland Central City Task Force
Statement: Secretary Griffin-Valade Thanks Audits Division for Report on Racing CommissionAugust 09, 2023
State agencies to meet June 1, 2023, at Technical Review Team meeting on proposed gold mine in Malheur CountyMay 17, 2023
Governor Kotek Directs OLCC to Step Up Regulation of Cannabis RetailersMay 16, 2023OLCC to add requirement on tax compliance before approving cannabis retail licenses, impacting approximately 823 licensees
Audit: Oregon has an opportunity to implement reforms in preparation for a future where cannabis is legalized nationallyApril 28, 2023
Oregon Department of Emergency Management announced statewide recipients for second round of $5 million SPIRE GrantApril 25, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Marks 100 Days in Office, Urges Legislature to Invest in Housing, Homelessness, Behavioral Health, EducationApril 19, 2023Kotek Administration delivering results on mission-focused agenda
State of Oregon’s Disparity Study Seeks Feedback about Contracting with the State through Community Engagement SessionsApril 18, 2023
Oregon State Government to End Pandemic-Era Reimbursement Standards for Remote WorkApril 03, 2023Remote Workers Will No Longer Get Reimbursed for Commuting to the Office
Department of Administrative Services on Governor Kotek Signing the Affordable Housing & Emergency Homelessness Response Package into LawMarch 29, 2023