Best Practices Reviews
In 2004, the Legislature gave the Office of the State Auditor responsibility to conduct "best practice reviews" of local government services in Minnesota. Previously, the Office of the Legislative Auditor carried out this responsibility. Minnesota Statute 6.78 states, "The state auditor shall conduct best practices reviews that examine the procedures and practices used to deliver local government services, determine the methods of local government service delivery, identify variations in cost and effectiveness, and identify practices to save money or provide more effective service delivery."
Conducting best practice reviews is an initiative inspired by the British Audit Commission, which conducts national studies in England and Wales to find out "state of the art" techniques for the delivery of local services.
Best Practices Reviews Conducted by the Office of the State Auditor
| Title | Year | File Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 State Of Main Street Final Analysis | 2024 | |
| 2024 State of Main Street Trends | 2024 | |
| 2023 State of Main Street Final Analysis | 2023 | |
| 2022 State of Main Street Trends | 2022 | |
| 2022 State of Main Street Final Analysis | 2022 | |
| State of Main Street 2021: Careful Balancing Act | 2021 | |
| Collaboration Part 2: Getting it Right | 2013 | |
| Collaboration Part 1: Initiating, Building, and Maintaining Governmental Relationships | 2012 | |
| Property and Evidence Room Policies and Procedures Manuals | 2011 | |
| Property and Evidence Room Policies and Procedures Manuals - Sample Forms | 2011 | doc |
| Reducing Energy Costs in Local Government: Follow-up Report | 2010 | |
| Reducing Energy Costs in Local Government | 2008 | |
| Contracting and Procurement in the Public Sector | 2005 | |
| Cooperative Efforts in Public Service Delivery | 2004 |
Previous Best Practice Reviews, Conducted by the Office of Legislative Auditor
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Preserving Existing Housing Stock | 2003 |
| Managing Local Government Computer Systems | 2002 |
| Local E-Government | 2002 |
| Preventive Maintenance for Local Government Buildings | 2000 |
| Fire Services | 1999 |
| 9-1-1 Dispatching | 1998 |
| Non-Felony Prosecution | 1997 |
| Property Assessments: Structure and Appeals | 1996 |
| Snow and Ice Control | 1995 |