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Multnomah County Government
Fraud, Waste, Abuse of Position, or Inefficiency

Examples of fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse of position include:

  • Theft of county property or cash
  • Creating false expense reports or fake invoices
  • Manipulation of financial statements or records
  • Personal purchases made with a county-issued credit card
  • Personal use of county goods, services, or resources
  • Inefficient use of resources, such as not spending funds set aside for a county program
  • Overpayment to vendors, providers, or other contractors
  • Steering benefits or services such as rent assistance toward oneself or a family member
  • Using influence of position to gain county business for self, friend, or family member
  • Contract steering/bid rigging
  • Soliciting or accepting a bribe or kickback
  • Careless, needless, or extravagant expenditures
Ombudsperson Issue

Examples of reasons to reach out to the County Ombudsperson:

  • Investigate complaints against the county
  • Provide information and referrals to assist individuals in resolving issues on their own
  • Answer question about county government and access to county programs and services
Ask a Question Not sure where to report an issue or what to call it? If you are experiencing an issue with Multnomah County, need help navigating a county program, or have a question about what would be considered fraud, waste, inefficiency, or abuse of position at Multnomah County, use the Ask a Question feature and we will respond to you within one to two business days.