“While the timing of this information is difficult, I do not believe these were hidden maliciously, but are instead a relic of the old government system of accounting," Council President Jamie Dunphy said.
The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. The uncovered funds could impact two pieces of Council business this week.
Not to editorialize but it is probably not a coincidence that this money is surfacing during the first year of a novel form of government. There was then, and then there is now.
Feb 4, 2026 01:20
