Audit
Oregon Audits Division (Office of the Secretary of State)
OAD
73/100
Summary
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 performance and financial audits of state agencies and local governments.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Oregon Constitution, Article VI, Section 2 (Secretary of State as Auditor); ORS Chapter 297
- Citation
- Or. Const. art. VI, § 2; Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 297.010-297.990
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, local governments, and entities receiving state funds