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'We are in the dark' 'Everything is a crisis': Oregon Department of Transportation managers reported lack of communication, trust from agency leaders

The article from OregonLive, published on June 15, 2025, discusses the internal challenges faced by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Managers within the agency reported a significant lack of communication and trust from the agency's leadership, describing the situation as being "in the dark" and labeling everything as a "crisis." This sentiment was revealed through anonymous surveys and interviews conducted by the Oregon Audits Division as part of a broader investigation into ODOT's management practices. The findings highlight a pervasive sense of frustration among mid-level managers, who feel that critical information is often withheld, leading to inefficiencies and a reactive rather than proactive approach to problem-solving within the department.

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[ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/06/we-are-in-the-dark-everything-is-a-crisis-oregon-department-of-transportation-managers-reported-lack-of-communication-trust-from-agency-leaders.html ]