The State of Oregon is a state government employing over 40,000 people to deliver healthcare, human services, public safety and other services to more than 4.2 million residents.
The State of Oregon is the government of the American state of Oregon, delivering public services to more than 4.2 million residents. Its work spans healthcare, human services, consumer protection, environmental stewardship, public safety and employment services, delivered through dozens of state agencies staffed by over 40,000 public servants.
Among its principal programmes is the Oregon Health Plan, the state healthcare scheme that provides medical coverage to vulnerable populations. The Oregon Employment Department connects job seekers with work opportunities across the state. Both operate within a wider portfolio of agencies serving residents throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Technology is a growing part of the state's operations, with roles in government technology and innovation, digital public services and technology-enabled state operations. The stated approach combines fiscal responsibility with investment in technology and innovation.
The organisation describes its culture as mission-driven public service, with a commitment to equity across communities and to improving quality of life and economic opportunity for all Oregonians.
