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.net
503-916-3258
2011-12 Performance Audit Plan
School Board Policy on District Performance Auditor
Performance Auditing at PPS: Guidelines and Success Factors
Performance Audits:
2013 -- School Improvement Plans
2012 -- Teacher Absences
2012 -- Performance Measurement and Reporting
2011 -- Special Education Financial Management
2011 -- Status and Impact of Audit Recommendations
2010 -- English Language Learners
2010 -- Supplemental Educational Services
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
