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County Auditor Passes First External Quality Review!

County Auditor's Office pass their first external quality review of compliance with Government Auditing Standards.

Media release Auditor's Office

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County Auditor Issues 2025 Audit Schedule

County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg releases the list of audits that will start this year.

Media release Auditor's Office

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Auditor Follows Up on Boards and Commissions Audit

The Auditor's Office issued a second review on the implementation of the Boards and Commissions audit recommendations.

Media release Auditor's Office

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor affordable housing advocate Doug Plambeck with new community in Tualatin

Washington County and Metro will celebrate the opening of Plambeck Gardens, a 116-unit affordable housing complex offering wrap-around services and a large share of deeply affordable apartments

Media release Housing Services

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Martha's story: Art on the walls makes a house feel like home

With the Regional Long-term Rent Assistance voucher, Martha was able to build a life.

Blog post Housing Services

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County Auditor Issues Review on Succession Planning Recommendations

The Auditor's Office released a third review on whether the County has implemented succession planning best practices.

Media release Auditor's Office

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Auditor Releases Check-up on Financial Policies Audit

The Auditor's Office released a review on whether the County implemented new and updated financial policies.

Media release Auditor's Office

Washington County, Metro to celebrate the Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center grand opening in Tigard

With this sizable expansion, the nonprofit’s shelter now has 60 beds serving adults experiencing homelessness, with an adjacent access center to connect residents and others to resources

Media release Housing Services

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Altura apartments grand opening brings much-needed affordable housing to Southwest Beaverton

75 family-friendly homes have been built to support one of the county’s fastest growing areas

Media release Housing Services

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Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking

The future year-round shelter in Hillsboro will join the Washington County shelter program, representing over 375 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding.

Media release Housing Services

Ulysses, a recipient of the mainstream voucher program and member of Washington County’s Resident Advisory Board (RAB)

Ulysses's story: Overcoming disability with help from the Mainstream Voucher

Without the mainstream voucher, life may have turned out very differently for Ulysses.

Blog post Housing Services

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Severe Weather Shelters close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Media release Housing Services

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/9/2025

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters as of 2/9/2025 at 5 p.m. that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event.

Media release Housing Services

Severe Weather Shelters close 2/5/2025 at 2 p.m.

Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 2/5/2025 at 2 p.m.

Media release Housing Services

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/4/2025

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters as of 2/4/2025 at 2 p.m. that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event.

Media release Housing Services

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Jessica’s story: From financial struggle to family self-sufficiency

From struggles to success, Jessica's story is a testament to the Family-Self Sufficiency program.

Blog post Housing Services

Severe Weather Shelters activate 1/24 to 1/26

Washington County Provides No-Turn Away Shelters for Winter Weather Event on 1/24/2025 until 1/26/2025

Media release Housing Services

Call for Audit Topics

The County Auditor is asking for the public's ideas on audit topics for 2025. Please respond with your audit topics by Tuesday, February 18th.

Media release Auditor's Office

Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 1/21/2025

As forecasted temperatures improve, Washington County will close severe weather shelters 1/21/2025 at noon.

Media release Housing Services

Washington County activates Severe Weather Shelter capacity 1/18/2025

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event starting 1/18/2025 at 5 p.m.

Media release Housing Services

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County Auditor Passes First External Quality Review!

County Auditor Issues 2025 Audit Schedule

Auditor Follows Up on Boards and Commissions Audit

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor affordable housing advocate Doug Plambeck with new community in Tualatin

Martha's story: Art on the walls makes a house feel like home

County Auditor Issues Review on Succession Planning Recommendations

Auditor Releases Check-up on Financial Policies Audit

Washington County, Metro to celebrate the Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center grand opening in Tigard

Altura apartments grand opening brings much-needed affordable housing to Southwest Beaverton

Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking

Ulysses's story: Overcoming disability with help from the Mainstream Voucher

Severe Weather Shelters close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/9/2025

Severe Weather Shelters close 2/5/2025 at 2 p.m.

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/4/2025

Jessica’s story: From financial struggle to family self-sufficiency

Severe Weather Shelters activate 1/24 to 1/26

Call for Audit Topics

Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 1/21/2025

Washington County activates Severe Weather Shelter capacity 1/18/2025

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