Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
The OSA oversees approximately $60 billion in local government spending. As Minnesota’s financial watchdog, we ensure transparent, accountable and effective government.
Effective oversight frees up resources and builds trust.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
The OSA is an independent Constitutional office that is part of the executive branch of government. It focuses on providing transparency in local government finances through audits, investigations and compliance checks.
Examinations protect local resources and minimize fraud, waste, and abuse.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
The OSA supports local government and policy makers with tools and resources that help them build efficiencies into their day-to-day operations and better deliver services.
From training to financial software, our tools support local government.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
The OSA collects and reports local government financial data. We provide context for this data to make it understandable to citizens and policy makers.
With our data analysis, local governments can find the best local solutions.
Tuesday, June 17
What's New
- Statement from State Auditor Julie Blaha on Apprehension of Suspect in Shooting of Two Lawmakers - For June 16, 2025
- Statement from Auditor Blaha on Targeted Shooting of Two Minnesota Lawmakers - For June 14, 2025
- OSA Weekly Update - 6/13/2025
- Carlton County Financial Statements
- Carlton County Management Letter
- State Financial Leaders Warn GOP Budget Would Devastate State Budgets, Leave Millions Hungry - For June 11, 2025
- Fire Relief Association Newsletter - May 2025
Events & Notices
Upcoming Due Dates
- 6/30/2025: Reporting deadline for relief associations with assets or liabilities of at least $750,000.
- 6/30/2025: Town Financial Reporting Form – in Accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) due.
- 6/30/2025: Town Audited Financial Statements – GAAP Basis of Accounting due.
- 6/30/2025: City Financial Reporting Form – GAAP Basis of Accounting due.
- 6/30/2025: City Audited Financial Statements – GAAP Basis of Accounting due.