Today, Secretary of State Tobias Read issued a notification to the public that the “Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission: Oregon Needs to Modernize Cannabis Laws to Help Grow the State’s Economy and Ensure Equitable Opportunities and Benefits for all Communities” audit was removed from the database of State Audits and Reviews.

“Protecting the integrity of the Audits Division and ensuring audits standards are rigorously adhered to is a responsibility of leadership. I do not believe the prior management of the audit functions at the Secretary of State's office lived up to that obvious and unambiguous responsibility. I am glad to bring this process to a conclusion that demonstrates a commitment to audit standards and common sense,” said Secretary Read.

Secretary Read outlined the basis for this decision in a letter, which can be viewed here.