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, March 26
What's New
- Lake County Financial Statements and Management Letter
- Minnesota State High School League Management Letter
- Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board Management Letter
- OSA Weekly Update - 3/21/2025
- Office of the State Auditor Recaps Legislative Testimony - March 18, 2025
- Lake County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Financial Statements and Management Letter
- 2023 Financial and Investment Report of Fire Relief Associations
Events & Notices
Upcoming Due Dates
- 3/31/2025: Investment Business Recipient Disclosure Form due.
- 3/31/2025: 2024 County TIF Information Forms due from county auditors.
- 3/31/2025: Reporting deadline for relief associations with assets and liabilities under $750,000.
- 3/31/2025: City Financial Reporting Form – Cash Basis of Accounting
- 3/31/2025: Special District Financial Reporting Form and Financial Statements due for Districts whose fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.