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Portland’s Contract Mess Costs Big | Portland News
Portland’s budget woes just got worse thanks to botched contract management — a $600K vendor hire, a year-long delay, and zero due diligence left critical projects stalled and taxpayer money wasted. The city hired a contractor without verifying their tech skills, extended the contract, then brought in a new vendor only to find they couldn’t even access the system. Auditors say clear requirements and better coordination could’ve saved the day — and the city’s now admitting fault, pledging to overhaul how they vet and manage contractors to avoid future disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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