State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases Fire Relief Association Financial and Investment Report

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...

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A graphic that says Congratulations! To all of our Minnesota local fire relief associations with the OSA logo in the bottom left corner and a red fireman’s hat.

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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What are things like in your area? Do you have a solution to a local problem?

We are running a system called "Community Voice" which gives you the chance to tell us what you think: clwy.org.uk/community-vo...

It's short, simple and to the point.

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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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A graphic that has a ballot box, and says Happy Township Day, Minnesota!

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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Economic impact of ICE surge in Minnesota [FULL] Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha and two state senators outlined what they describe as the economic damage inflicted on local communities from the ongoing immigration crackdown.

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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Community: February 2026 - How do You Better Your Local Area? - Mini Thoughts Beyond dividends and spreadsheets, the "Snowball" is about the people around us. This February, from moving furniture for family to clearing snow for neighbors, I’m looking at how small local actions build the community we actually want to live in.

How are YOU making your local area better this month? Drop a quick example below—snow help, tool sharing, checking on neighbors, anything!Full post: mini-thoughts.com/co...

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I’m glad to be out talking to people, leafleting, door knocking in #DentonndGorton #Manchester supporting @greenparty.org.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social #HannahSpencer
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HP16 runs on volunteers. Litter picks. Christmas trees. Defibrillators. Choir concerts.

Be honest — what keeps a community strong?

A) Public services
B) Volunteers
C) Local businesses
D) All of the above

Vote + tell us why 👇
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State Auditor Julie Blaha Joins 15 Other State Fiscal Officers in Warning That Immigration Enforcement Operations Threaten Economic Stability and State Revenues

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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We’re not payroll “tech bros.” We’re your payroll neighbors. #LocalMatters #HumanSupport

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Press Release: State Auditor Blaha Releases 2025 Performance Measurement Program Report

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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www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...

Charges: Ex-employees embezzled a fifth of town’s revenue Three former municipal employees in Clear Lake, Minn., are charged with embezzling $201,000, or nearly half of the city’s annual property tax revenue and a fifth of its entire budget.

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...

#mnleg #LocalMatters

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Asheville votes in 2026, but cities across North Carolina are voting today by 7:30pm!

Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for:
• Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio...
• Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic...

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State Auditor Julie Blaha: Let’s clear things up on Minnesota fraud "Let’s start with a shared understanding of how oversight in government works," State Auditor Julie Blaha writes. "I think of it like a hockey game — with fewer lost teeth."

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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#17 State Auditor Julie Blaha

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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A Collection Of Sigils For Voting Protection For folks here in the United States, this coming Tuesday (11/8) is Election Day. With so many important issues on the line, from your local level all the way to the national level, I cannot stress eno...

Just dropped my ballot off at city hall for our local election coming up. Make sure you are registered & check to see what elections you have this year. November will be here very soon.
This might be helpful for you. 😉
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Busy Wednesday with clients + community updates, wrapped up the evening with the little people in my life.
✨ Thanks for catching up — more tomorrow in your Daily Brew!
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I know it's short notice but if you are in the Fayetteville NC area and care about who gets elected to our local positions of power you ought attend this. #LocalMatters #LocalPolitics #PowerOfTheVote #TownHall

Maybe Texans will actually start voting! Keep talking about Texas! #Vote #LocalMatters #TexasMostCorruptState