Multnomah County spends millions on empty preschool seats as families wait

Multnomah County Auditor Jennifer McGuirk has identified wasteful spending within the county's Preschool for All program, noting that millions are being spent on empty seats while families remain on waitlists.
Auditor Jennifer McGuirk is warning of wasteful spending in the county’s Preschool for All program
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