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, May 17
What's New
- State Auditor Blaha Releases 2025 City Budgets Summary Report - For May 16, 2025
- OSA Weekly Update - 5/16/2025
- Western Prairie Human Services Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Coon Creek Watershed District Management Letter
- Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Board Management Letter
- Houston County Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Central Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Region Financial Statements and Management Letter
Events & Notices
Upcoming Due Dates
- 6/16/2025: City Financial Statements Audit - Cash Basis of Accounting
- 6/16/2025: City Financial Statements AUP - Cash Basis of Accounting
- 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.