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House approves Oregon Youth Authority budget amid scrutiny of past misconduct and oversight needs
Summary
Lawmakers approved the Oregon Youth Authority budget after lengthy floor discussion focused on recent investigations of wrongdoing in youth facilities, new oversight steps, and investments to address staffing and professional standards.
The Oregon House on June 6 approved House Bill 5041, the biennial budget for the Oregon Youth Authority, after members described ongoing investigations and pressed for stronger oversight of youth custody facilities.
Representative Evans, carrying the bill, told colleagues the joint Ways and Means recommendation is for $518,812,257 in total funds and 1,006 positions. He described the agency as having had "clear wrongdoing on the part of people who have been there in the past," and said the governor appointed leadership to "clean up the mess." The bill passed on final reading after floor discussion and a closing statement from the bill carrier.
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