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.
Friday, June 27
What's New
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Management Letter
- OSA Weekly Update - 6/27/2025
- Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area Management Letter
- City of Minneapolis (Including the Municipal Building Commission) Management Letter
- Fire Relief Association Newsletter - June 2025
- Cottonwood County Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Anoka County Management Letter
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.