Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
We provide oversight
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) oversees $40 billion in local government spending. As Minnesota's financial watchdog, we ensure that local governments hold themselves to the highest standards of accountability.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Transparency in government
OSA is an independent, executive branch of government that focuses on providing transparency in government finances.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Supporting local government
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) supports local government with the best financial data available. Our analysis of data allows local governments to make better local decisions.
Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Representation
The State Auditor represents Minnesotans on several boards that directly impact them, including the State Board of Investment, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and the Public Employees Retirement Association.
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Friday, July 2
Upcoming Due Dates
- 7/20/2021: Forfeiture Incident Reporting Form Law enforcement agencies must use this form each month to report the disposition of property seized subject to forfeiture (July).
- 7/31/2021: 2021 County TIF Training - The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) will offer tax increment financing (TIF) training sessions for county staff.
- 8/1/2021: Schedule Form for lump sum volunteer fire relief associations and municipal obligation for monthly and monthly/lump sum combination relief associations, must be certified to the affiliated municipality.
- 8/2/2021: 2020 TIF Annual Reporting Forms due.
- 8/17/2021: Notice of Failure to File the 2020 TIF Annual Reporting Form mailed to mayors and authority representatives of any entities that have failed to file any statutorily-required annual reporting forms.