Minnesota State Auditor

State Auditor Blaha Releases 2024 Local Government Lobbying Services Report Local governments spent $13.3 million on lobbying activities in 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year. Full Press Release: osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

State Auditor Julie Blaha releases the 2025 Minnesota Local Performance Measurement Program Report, helping cities & counties improve service delivery while staying responsive to citizens. #mnleg #LocalMatters osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

Clear Lake’s former employees are charged with stealing $200K, much of it through misuse of the city credit cards. Another example of the necessity of effective safeguards on local government credit card use. Full Article: mprnews.org/story/2025/11/… #mnleg #LocalMatters

MN State Auditor finds 30% of Byron Public Schools’ P-Card spending lacked required receipts, and gift cards were improperly purchased. P-cards can be useful, but without strict controls, they become a big risk for misuse. Press Release: osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… #mnleg

Auditor Julie Blaha released the 2024 Asset Forfeitures and Forfeiture Expenditures Report, which shows that law enforcement agencies reported 3,506 completed forfeitures last year — down 9% from 2023. Press Release: osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

Auditor Blaha announced she will not seek re-election. Since 2019, she has strengthened oversight, modernized audits, and protected local control. She will continue serving through January 2027, leaving the OSA strong and ready for the future. osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

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Auditor Julie Blaha is headed to the MN State Fair! She’ll greet fairgoers, reveal new crop art, & share her favorite booths. She’s available for interviews throughout the fair. osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… Contact Nadine at 612-391-7000 / nadine.kottom-dale@osa.state.mn.us

PRESS ADVISORY: Auditor Julie Blaha will attend #Farmfest on Wed, Aug 6 to meet with farmers, local leaders & discuss how federal uncertainty impacts agriculture communities. #mnleg osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

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PRESS ADVISORY: Auditor Blaha joins state leaders to warn: attacks on Medicare & Medicaid could devastate budgets, spike costs, & cut care for Minnesotans. osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… 🗓️ July 24 | 11am CST

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released a statement regarding the apprehension of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two lawmakers.

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released a statement regarding the targeted shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers early this morning. osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p…

🧵Violence has no place in our democracy. Violence has no place in our communities.

🧵 - she was a friend, a true public servant, and someone who brought people together even in the most difficult times. My thoughts and love are with the Hortman family as they grieve, and to the Hoffman family as John and Yvette heal.

I’m heartbroken and outraged by the targeted attack that took the lives of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and left Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in critical condition.

Auditor Blaha Releases 2025 City Budgets Summary Report “Budgets are a roadmap that reveal the priorities and predictions of city officials. This year’s Summary Report shows cities focused on bread-and-butter issues.” - Auditor Blaha auditor.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… #mnleg

Auditor Blaha released the 2023 Municipal Liquor Store Report today. “Municipal liquor operations show 28 years of consecutive growth, even as the market evolves,” State Auditor Julie Blaha said. Press release: osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… #Minnesota #mnleg #LocalMatters

On Wednesday, April 2 at 9 a.m. in Capitol Press Room B971, State Auditor Julie Blaha will present the 2023 Municipal Liquor Store Operations Report. osa.state.mn.us/news/updates/p… #mnleg #LocalMatters