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Audit Report on Oakland Police Oversight Agencies

Original title: Subject: Audit Of Oakland Police Oversight Agencies: The Oakland Police Commission, The Community Police Review Agency, And Office Of The Inspector General From: Office Of The City Auditor Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Auditor On The Audit Of Oakland Police Oversight Agencies: The Oakland Police Commission, The Community Police Review Agency, And Office Of The Inspector General

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report provides a formal assessment of how Oakland's police oversight agencies are functioning, which may influence future city policies regarding police accountability and oversight resources.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland Police Commission

The agency is the subject of an official audit regarding its operations.

Community Police Review Agency

The agency is the subject of an official audit regarding its operations.

Office of the Inspector General

The agency is the subject of an official audit regarding its operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Auditor has released an regarding the performance and operations of three local police oversight bodies. The report covers the Oakland Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency, and the Office of the Inspector General.

Key Facts

  • The City Auditor conducted an audit of three specific Oakland police oversight agencies.
  • The agencies audited are the Oakland Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency, and the Office of the Inspector General.
  • The document is classified as an informational report, meaning no immediate legislative action or vote is required.
  • The report was introduced to the Special Public Safety Committee on March 18, 2026.
  • The status of the file is recorded as 'Filed'.

Why It Matters

This report provides a formal assessment of how Oakland's police oversight agencies are functioning, which may influence future city policies regarding police accountability and oversight resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?
The report provides an audit of the operations and effectiveness of Oakland's police oversight agencies.
Does this report change how police oversight works in Oakland?
No, this is an . It provides findings to the Special Public Safety Committee but does not enact new laws or policy changes on its own.

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Increased Scrutiny of Oversight

The formal audit of all three primary police oversight bodies simultaneously suggests a coordinated effort to evaluate the city's entire police accountability framework.

Oakland Police CommissionCommunity Police Review AgencyOffice of the Inspector General

Connected Entities

organizationOakland Police Commission“One of the three oversight agencies subject to the audit.”Map →
organizationSpecial Public Safety Committee“The committee receiving the informational report.”Map →
organizationOffice of the Inspector General“One of the three oversight agencies subject to the audit.”Map →
organizationCommunity Police Review Agency“One of the three oversight agencies subject to the audit.”Map →
organizationOakland City Auditor“The office responsible for conducting the audit and issuing the report.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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