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.
Saturday, January 25
What's New
- OSA Weekly Update - 1/24/2025
- Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority Management Letter
- Updates to the Fire Relief Association Reporting Forms
- McLeod County Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Otter Tail County (Including the Community Development Agency) Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Saint Paul Regional Water Services Management Letter
- Fire Relief Association Newsletter - December 2024
Events & Notices
Upcoming Due Dates
- 1/31/2025: County TIF Information Forms e-mailed to county auditors by this date.
- 1/31/2025: City Summary Budget Data Financial Reporting Form due.
- 1/31/2025: County Summary Budget Data Financial Reporting Form due.
- 1/31/2025: Local Government Lobbying Costs Reporting Form due.
- 1/31/2025: Associations of Local Government Lobbying Reporting Form due. These are e-mailed individually to each association.