This website is the Multnomah County Auditor’s Office’s report on our audit of Multnomah County Animal Services.

Letter from County Auditor Steve March (66.85 KB)

Animal Services' response letter (841.26 KB)

Recommendations, Scope, and Methodology

Overview of Findings

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About Animal Services

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Recommendations for Animal Services

Improve record keeping and data quality

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Improve operations to protect human health and safety

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Improve planning and performance measurement

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Improve training

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Increase shelter staffing to improve animal care

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Improve animal housing and capacity

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Provide daily animal enrichment

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Institute daily shelter rounds

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