Metro Auditor

The Metro Auditor's Office conducts independent performance audits of @oregonmetro operations and programs.

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

You can sign up to be notified when audits are released at https://t.co/UrPDX9MaWP
#oregonmetro # performanceaudit

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Interested in Metro's financial condition? Check out the report we released today. https://t.co/LT2bHrZxGD It contains 10 year trends in expenditures, revenues, financial health, and economics& demographics. #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we released a follow up audit of garbage and recycling operating controls. The audit found progress was made implementing the 20 recommendations. Read the full report at
https://t.co/VvvkCke4WT #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We released an audit of the $380m Oregon Zoo bond today. https://t.co/ebeTyopxMB. Ineffective oversight led to sig. changes to the first project that weren't aligned with the Campus Plan. Project mgt tools and performance measures were not finalized before construction began.

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We'd love to hear your ideas for audit topics at Metro. Public input is an important factor as we plan our work for FY26-27 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). #performanceaudit #oregonmetro
https://t.co/DxNbyX0Cfn

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Do you have an idea for an audit of Metro? You can share it anonymously at https://t.co/wVgMmpHbGw Public feedback is one of the things we use to plan our work. #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Do you have an idea for an audit of Metro? You can share it anonymously at https://t.co/wVgMmpHbGw Public feedback is one of the things we use to plan our work. #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We published the Accountability Hotline Case 507 audit today. It made recommendations to strengthen Metro's ability to detect and prevent conflicts of interest. You can read the audit at https://t.co/vJW17iVGdz. It will be presented to Metro Council on Thursday, 2/19/26 @ 10:30am

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We published our SHS follow-up audit today. https://t.co/5L2Xwyg9iv Progress was made on the 2024 recommendations and the audit identified opportunities for continued improvement. 9 recommendations were implemented, 7 were in process, and 2 were not implemented. #performanceaudit

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we released an audit based on a report to the Accountability Hotline. The audit found employee reuse procedures did not meet ethical requirements. Read the full report at https://t.co/XuQuzaRreb The audit will be presented to Council on Tuesday 10/14/25 at 10:30am.

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we released our annual report for FY2024-25 (7/1/24 to 6/30/25). Check out what we accomplished at https://t.co/3dKXCNQiMV The Metro Auditor will present it at the Metro Council meeting on Thursday, 9/25 at 10:30 am. #performanceaudit #transparency #accountability

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Recommended improvements included:
• Consistency of public meeting notices
• Proactive communication with lobbyists to file annual financial statements
• Stronger quality control processes to ensure the reliability of contract data
The audit presentation will be 9/18/25 10:30a

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we released the first in what is expected to be a regular transparency audit completed every other year. https://t.co/jXfGMiKILe. The report includes data for public meetings, public records, lobbyist registrations, and contracts. #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we published an audit of IT. It focused on cybersecurity. You can read the report at https://t.co/FQ4zWJKFkW The Metro Auditor will present the audit to Metro Council on Thursday, 7/10 at 10:30am. #oregonmetro #performanceaudit

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We are beginning to plan our work for the new fiscal year that begins July 1, 2025. Do you have suggestions for audit topics at Metro? Public input is one of the factors we consider. DM or email ideas to [email protected] #oregonmetro #performanceaudits

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

We released a follow-up to our 2020 Research Center audit today. Four recommendations were fully implemented, three were in progress, and one was not implemented. You can read the full audit at https://t.co/uefSIEQsZT #performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Today we published an audit of the First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA). https://t.co/ESEZH4jBVH We found management of FOTA was not aligned with 2015 policy guidance and intended program outcomes were unclear.#performanceaudit #oregonmetro

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

https://t.co/NhQURyDyeW

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

Wow, that was fast! Council is holding a public hearing today at noon on a proposed change in how SHS admin funds can be used. https://t.co/B0c4GmFeHp
https://t.co/yw0ryefMjo

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

The Council President asked for an ordinance to increase Council's flexibility to redistribute some SHS funds (2h 33m) yesterday. It appears they are considering whether to redirect about $30m of SHS funds in response to requests from MultCo and Portland.
https://t.co/cU6T6D8gPV

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

@SMeieran Performance Audits https://t.co/lluwdICBIh… https://t.co/fk2lxPpuru…Financial Audits https://t.co/LKQuajZQdO… pg 110 https://t.co/PxMlp7t70n… pgs 56, 58 & 62 https://t.co/BKr2lcjHB1… PDF pg 90 https://t.co/gz85XiHRxD… PDF pgs 30, 54, 125, 175

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

The Council President asked for an ordinance to increase Council's flexibility to redistribute some SHS funds (2h 33m) yesterday. It appears they are considering whether to redirect about $30m of SHS funds in response to requests from MultCo and Portland.
https://t.co/cU6T6D8gPV

[Metro Auditor @MetroAuditor]

@BenforOregon The elected Multnomah County Auditor has an SHS audit on her schedule for FY25 "This audit will answer questions including how the county has spent SHS dollars and the extent to which those expenditures align with criteria for using SHS dollars." https://t.co/cbaQw5t9Ol