Auditor Blaha announced the promotion of Lisa Young and Megan Thrasher Clark to Deputy State Auditor. They join Deputy State Auditor Ramona Advani in agency leadership.
Press Release: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
Auditor Blaha standing for a group photo with Concordia students
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Auditor Blaha spoke with students today at Concordia University in their Introduction to Politics and Government class. She shared the duties of the state auditor and how the office connects with other branches of government.
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A group photo with auditor Blaha and the senate interns
Auditor Blaha sat at the front of the table presenting to a table of senate interns
Auditor Blaha sitting at the front of a table of senate interns
Auditor Blaha met with Minnesota Senate interns to share her path to public service and discuss the role of the State Auditor.
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State Auditor Julie Blaha released the Fire Relief Association Financial and Investment Report.
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Press Release: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
Auditor Blaha posing with Chief Justice Natalie Hudson
Auditor Blaha posing with Attorney General Keith Ellison
Auditor Blaha posting with Justice Anne McKeig
Auditor Blaha posing with Justice Karl Procaccini
Auditor Blaha stopped by Justice Day at the Capitol this afternoon. This is an important event for members of the executive branch & state legislature to connect with MN’s judicial system. Thank you to Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, & all of your colleagues on the MN Supreme Court for hosting us.
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All Fire Relief Associations have met their reporting requirements with the Office of the State Auditor and have received their 2025 Fire State Aid. Thank you to everyone who worked to meet last week’s deadline.
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“If federal or state funding drops, they have to make it up locally, & that’s primarily property taxes,” Auditor Blaha said. She spoke w/@thecentersquare.bsky.social & warned uncertainty around federal funding could create financial challenges for MN cities.
www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/ar...
Auditor Blaha standing at a podium on the first level of the capitol, speaking to a crowd.
Auditor Blaha speaking to someone in the rotunda of the capitol.
Attorney General Ellison standing at a podium on the first level of the capitol, speaking to a crowd, as Auditor Blaha takes a picture of him off to the side of the stage.
Today, Auditor Blaha spoke with union members at @AFSCME Day on the Hill. The Auditor talked about combatting waste, fraud and abuse, while also protecting the state employees who fulfill government services.
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Today is Township Day in Minnesota. Across the state, residents in 1,780 townships will gather for their annual Township Day meetings to vote on local tax levies, discuss community priorities and speak directly with their township boards.
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State Auditor Julie Blaha joined Senator @lizboldonmn.bsky.social Representative Brad Tabke to detail how ICE operations have impacted workers, businesses, and local economies across the state.
Listen to the full segment: www.fox9.com/video/fmc-gg...
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Auditor Julie Blaha joined fellow state financial officers last week to address the impact of recently struck-down federal tariffs.
She raised concerns about the lack of transparency around how much the tariffs have cost Minnesotans.
Read the full article: www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2026...
A screenshot of the county summary budget reporting compliance dashboard
State Auditor Blaha announced the completion of new public reporting dashboards.
Minnesotans can now easily access local government compliance status and financial data, all in one place.
Press Release: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
Dashboard Website: www.osa.state.mn.us/dashboards/d...
State Auditor Julie Blaha joined 15 other state fiscal officers in a joint letter to the President expressing alarm over immigration enforcement operations that are causing severe economic disruption.
www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
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Auditor Blaha posing with other elected officials
Auditor Blaha providing the keynote speech at the front of an event space
Auditor Blaha talking with people in the event space
The welcome poster for the event
Last night, Auditor Blaha spoke at the Minnesota Inter-County Legislative Forum, sharing insights on county budget trends from 2019–2025 and how local governments can prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
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State Auditor Blaha released the 2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Legislative Report today. “The numbers point to steady use of TIF across the state, with higher revenues than previous years but fewer new districts and continued early closures.”
Press Release: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released the following statement on this morning’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis: "ICE proves again that it is not safe to have them in Minnesota. Another community member was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this morning. As we continue to grieve with the family of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, my heart is pulled toward Alex Pretti’s family as they now too face a devastating loss. No family should have to experience and grieve the violent death of a loved one in such a public way. Both families deserve answers. Both families deserve accountability. The Trump administration has repeatedly misrepresented, inflated, and straight out lied about the results of Operation Metro Surge. ICE’s needlessly aggressive tactics leave Minnesotans in fear, injury, and even death. No matter how you calculate it, ICE is too dangerous for Minnesota. I join with Governor Walz, Minneapolis legislators, local officials, and countless Minnesotans in demanding that ICE leave Minnesota now. While we exercise our First Amendment rights to share our justifiable outrage, let’s be loud and strong and continue to stand for and with our neighbors. We cannot accept a poorly trained agency that refuses to follow the law and leaves our communities traumatized in its wake. What has made people safer, time and time again, is hyper-local organizing. Neighbors watching out for each other. Checking in. Giving rides. Delivering food. Showing up. Whether you’re in the metro or in Greater Minnesota, safety grows when neighbors connect with neighbors. Go over and say hello. Exchange phone numbers. Get to know their kids and pets. Take care of each other. That is how we protect our communities."
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released the following statement on this morning’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis:
In times like these, many people are looking for ways to get help or support others. We’re sharing a resource from a state partner agency offering immigration-related information & services.
Learn more at the MN Office of Ombudsperson for Families & Immigration Services:
mn.gov/ombudfam/res...
"It is a devastating day in Minnesota. A federal ICE agent shot and killed one of our community members, Renee Nicole Good. This was as preventable as it is shocking. I’m thinking of her family as they face an unimaginable loss. I also recognize the bystanders who witnessed this violence as they were protecting their neighbors. Trauma like this has a lasting impact far beyond a single moment and touches an entire community. ICE’s presence in our state has not made Minnesota any safer, and instead has brought fear, chaos, and harm into our neighborhoods. For the sake of the safety of Minnesotans, ICE needs to leave Minnesota now. For the sake of the integrity of an investigation, federal officials need to reserve judgment until they have reviewed the evidence. The major, obvious errors evident in the Trump administration's characterization of the shooting suggest they have not made even a cursory review of the facts. Like many of you, I’m angry and heartbroken. It’s important that we stay connected to the truth, protest peacefully, and watch out for our neighbors. It’s clear that President Trump and his administration will be looking for a reason to escalate this moment. We don’t need to give them one."
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released the following statement on this morning’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis:
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: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
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The Office of the Minnesota State Auditor is seeking a Senior Local Government Auditor. Enjoy excellent benefits, flexible telework, and the security of a state pension while doing work that strengthens public accountability.
Learn more and apply today: www.auditor.state.mn.us/about/career...
“Just like your home budget, counties need enough in the bank to cover bills between paychecks.” Auditor Blaha provides important context on county reserves and why maintaining 4–6 months of operating funds is part of strong fiscal management.
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State Auditor Julie Blaha releases the 2025 Minnesota Local Performance Measurement Program Report, helping cities & counties improve service delivery while staying responsive to citizens.
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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: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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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: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
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Everyone’s talking about fraud, but not always about the right things.
Auditor Blaha shares her expertise on how services are delivered and why smarter oversight matters: www.startribune.com/mn-fraud-sca...
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Auditor Blaha recently joined Youthful Perspectives to discuss her path from teaching and labor leadership to serving as Minnesota’s 19th State Auditor.
Take a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/25ac...
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Auditor Blaha started the morning with Concordia Academy government students for a fun round of Kahoot! She shared how the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) serves Minnesotans and answered students’ insightful questions.
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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: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...
"Our whole goal is not to make a headline, but to keep other people out of headlines," Auditor Julie Blaha told @mprnews.org in a recent interview about her decision not to seek re-election & what it takes to succeed in the role.
Read/listen to the full interview: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Today, Auditor Julie 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.
www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...