The auditor also reported to the legislature annually. These reports showed the year's revenues, expenditures, amount of public debt, estimated revenues and expenditures for the upcoming year, and any plans for promoting economical fiscal operations. The Oregon Constitution, implemented in 1859, eliminated the office of auditor and made the secretary of state the auditor of public accounts. Reports show date, auditor's certification, and a discussion of audited accounts, audited payments, and any irregularities in fiscal operations. Series is not arranged.
Correspondence shows date of communication, correspondent's names, and text of communication.
Most of the correspondence discusses tax assessments, tax payments, pay claims, and intra governmental suits. Series is not arranged. Invoices show date, vendor's name, purchase description, amount of invoices, and certification. Series is not arranged. Receipts show payee's name, date, amount paid, description of transaction, and certification.