Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
Under the Oregon Constitution, the independently elected Secretary of State serves as the state's auditor of public accounts. The Audits Division within the Secretary of State's office conducts...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST Board) is a 26-member body appointed by the Governor that certifies and decertifies all public safety officers in Oregon under ORS Chapter...
Read scorecard → 03 OmbudsmanEstablished in the Governor's office under ORS 423.400, the Corrections Ombudsman investigates complaints or acts on its own motion regarding any action by the Oregon Department of Corrections. It...
Read scorecard → 04 Civilian ReviewEstablished by HB 2930 (2021) and codified at ORS 243.812, the LESC is a 15-member commission (13 voting) chaired by an Attorney General designee. Eight of 13 voting members are civilians...
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