State Audit · Oregon

Oregon State Auditor

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Oregon State Auditor processes public records requests under Oregon Public Records Law. Requests carry a 5 business days response window.

File a request with Oregon State Auditor

FREE TO FILE
Oregon State Auditorvia email · agency contact
Oregon Public Records LawORS Chapter 192 · 5 business days

Replace [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific details before submitting.

Request fee waiver — we include public-interest fee waiver language automatically. If the agency quotes a fee, we'll notify you before any charges.

Filed with Oregon State Auditor within 24 hours · deadline tracked automatically · follow-ups sent if the agency goes silent

Filing process

How records requests work with Oregon State Auditor

Your request is filed in your name under Oregon Public Records Law. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.

  1. 1

    Filed (day 0)

    Submitted to Oregon State Auditor.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)

    Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.

  3. 3

    Response window (5 business days)

    Under Oregon Public Records Law, the agency must respond within 5 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.

  4. 4

    Records delivered or denied

    No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.

  5. 5

    Appeal if denied

    We draft an appeal to Public Records Advocate and can connect you with a public records attorney.

Governing law

Oregon Public Records Law

ORS Chapter 192

Oregon State Auditor is governed by Oregon Public Records Law, which requires a response within 5 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.

Frequently asked

Oregon State Auditor public records FAQ

Related agencies

Other agencies in Oregon

What to request

Common records from Oregon State Auditor

Jurisdiction

All Oregon public records resources