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Council presses city administration on budget surprises, oversight and background on $21 million
Summary
In the city administrator’s final monthly report, councilors sought clarity about discovered funds in the Portland Housing Bureau and asked for more timely budget variance reporting. Councilors emphasized the need for transparent information flows between the administration and council.
City Administrator Michael Jordan delivered his monthly report and fielded extended questioning from councilors about several oversight issues, including a previously‑reported $21 million in the Portland Housing Bureau that council members said was not reflected in earlier budget materials.
Jordan said he did not have a detailed timeline for every budget item but promised to follow up with the council and with the chief financial officers. Councilors…
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