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.
Wednesday, August 27
What's New
- 2025 Legislative Updates for Fire Relief Associations
- Fire Relief Association Newsletter - August 2025
- OSA Weekly Update - 8/22/2025
- Stearns County Management Letter
- Pope County Housing and Redevelopment Authority/Economic Development Authority Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Pope County Financial Statements and Management Letter
- State Auditor Julie Blaha's Bean Count - For August 20, 2025
Events & Notices
Upcoming Due Dates
- 9/15/2025: First certification deadline for fire state aid.
- 9/30/2025: Special District Financial Reporting Form and Financial Statements due for Districts whose fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
- 9/30/2025: Forfeiture Incident Reporting Form Law enforcement agencies due. (Q3)
- 9/30/2025: Excess Tax Increment Deadline
- 10/1/2025: First fire state aid disbursements.