Performance Audits

Mission statement:

To help improve the accountability and performance of Portland Public
Schools through independent auditing and reporting.

District performance auditor goals:

• To improve program effectiveness and efficiency
• To provide useful, objective, and timely information
• To strengthen administrative and management systems and controls

Contact information:

Richard C. Tracy -- District Performance Auditor
rctracy@pps.k12.or.us  
503-916-3258

2009 Performance Audit Plan

School Board Policy on District Performance Auditor

Performance Auditing at PPS: Guidelines and Success Factors(pdf)

Performance Audits:

• 2009 -- Multiple School Calendars
• 2009 -- Public Charter Schools
• 2008 -- Employee Evaluation Systems
• 2008 -- Facilities Maintenance 
• 2007 -- Instructional Time 
• 2006 -- Administrative Spending
• 2005 -- Teacher Hiring, Assignment, and Transfers
• 2001 -- Comprehensive Performance Audit Update
• 1998 -- Comprehensive Performance Audit of the Portland Public Schools - KPMG

Other Links:

• City/County Auditor - School Performance Audits
• Government Accountability Office - Government Auditing Standards