Energy Department puts fixes in place to stunt scandal, audit report says

SALEM — In the wake of a scandal over the state’s handling of energy tax incentives, the Oregon Department of Energy has cleaned up its process, state auditors say.

The state Audits Division report, released Wednesday, assessed whether energy officials implemented recommendations made earlier by state and private auditors and state lawmakers. Auditors found the Energy Department had changed its operations to enact the recommendations.

The steps ranged from seemingly trivial — agency officials no…