Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 297 § 297.120 — Division of Audits investigation of state agency loss of public funds or
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 297 ·
Oregon Code § 297.120·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Division of Audits investigation of state agency loss of public funds or
property; report to Governor.
(1) When a state agency sustains a loss of $100 or more of public funds or
property under circumstances involving a public official who is entrusted with
the custody of the funds or property or who is charged with the duty to account
for the funds or property, the agency shall, within 30 days after discovery of
the loss, report the loss in writing to the Division of Audits.
(2) Within 30
days after receiving the report under subsection (1) of this section, the
division shall determine whether to investigate the loss.
(3) If the
division investigates a loss, the division shall prepare a report regarding the
accountability of the public official for the loss. The report shall be
presented to the Governor. [1963 c.617 §2; 1969 c.199 §48; 1991 c.219 §2; 1993
c.718 §2; 2007 c.219 §2]
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 297.120
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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