9.10.26 Regular Meeting

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. The board approved a budget modification reducing 1.2 FTE and $21,340 in preschool nursing services funding, transitioning these services to the Multnomah Education Service District for efficiency. They also adopted several city zoning code amendments related to affordable housing opportunities, code alignment, and environmental regulations to facilitate development and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the county auditor presented an audit on real estate purchases totaling over $50 million between 2019 and 2025, highlighting strengths and recommending improvements in due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and board oversight for property acquisitions. The audit found inconsistent due diligence practices and potential overpayments totaling approximately $1.18 million on select properties, recommending countywide policies to standardize acquisition processes and require board approval for purchases exceeding $1 million. The board approved all items presented, and no further procurement votes were noted.