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Oregon Health Authority (OHA) partnered with the Nonprofit Institute at Portland State University (NPI) to deliver content related to receiving a professional certificate in program evaluation. Thirty nine individuals applied for this opportunity, and 34 individuals were accepted from the nonprofit…

This report encompasses the activities and outcomes for the Recycle at Work (RAW) program for the Cities of Fairview and Troutdale. RAW was initiated by Metro to implement outreach and compliance efforts related to Metro's Business Recycling Requirements (BRR) in the region. In FY 2024, Metro provided funds to…

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) partnered with the Nonprofit Institute at Portland State University (NPI) to deliver content related to receiving a professional certificate in program evaluation. A total of 14 individuals were accepted from the nonprofit organizations who work in the areas related to human…

Oregon is well-known for its commitment to improving the health, quality of life, and quality of care for older adults and persons with disabilities, which is reflected in the state’s organization of long-term care (LTC). Despite Oregon’s well-deserved reputation as a pioneer in the development of long-term…

Working with Budget & Finance Manager Jennifer Carlson, the Center for Public Service project team (faculty member Scott Lazenby and graduate research assistant Emily Arnold) conducted organization-wide training in performance measurement; refined and developed performance measures for four pilot…

The following is an analysis of the regulatory feasibility of reallocating some portion of the inpatient bed capacity currently offered by Curry Health District d/b/a Curry Health Network (“Curry Health Network”) at Curry General Hospital at a location in or near Brookings, Oregon (the “Brookings Facility”)…

Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) has expanded its teen services programming since 2015 as part of the Mayor’s Community Center Initiative. This emphasis on youth is an important component of PP&R’s Bureau-wide mission to increase the wellness of Portlanders, especially young people, and create…

The City of Brookings (City) and Curry County (County) each maintain 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) that serve as call taking and dispatch centers to notify emergency personnel of incidents and the need for services. The Curry County PSAP is located in Gold Beach and operated by the County Sheriff…

Hazardous materials are prevalent in all communities in the United States. They are stored and they are transported. Regardless of the method of transport, (for this study defined as: pipeline, rail, roadway, air, or water) hazardous materials are generally transported without incident. However, consequences…

In 2003, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) established a team to streamline environmental permits for City-managed projects. Today, this Streamlining Team is comprised of representatives from city, state, and federal regulatory agencies (BES, 2015a). Facilitated by BES, the team…

As a fundamental service of government, the City of Creswell provides police services to its citizens. Determining the City’s service needs, defining a desired level and quality of police services, and ensuring a high efficiency and value are ongoing challenges faced by the City Council and the citizens of…

The Portland State University Center for Public Service (PSU, CPS) proposes a joint consulting project with NeighborWorks Umpqua (NWU) to examine the condition of manufactured housing in rural Oregon communities, and to examine occupant/ owner financial capacity and health concerns.