Oregon state government has seen more than its share of scandal and controversy in recent years. Oregonians were optimistic that things would improve under Governor Kate Brown, but the problems and secrets continue to grow. Whether it’s the massive Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) deficit draining money from our classrooms, the tragic death of children in foster care or state agency officials wielding their power to reward their friends and punish their adversaries, journalists are exposing news about government mismanagement of all kinds.

The Oregon Government Accountability Project will identify and report on the incompetence, negligence and abuse of power in state government and advocate for changes that will result in real transparency and real reform. The time for change is now.