Multnomah County disregarded rules, avoided proper oversight of EMS: Audit

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A new audit from the Multnomah County Ombudsman highlights the county's failure to respond appropriately to slow ambulance response times.

Much of what is covered in the audit has been revealed in previous KOIN 6 reporting.

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