State Auditor voter guide

Should the State Auditor seek legislation allowing the office to audit state agencies and state-funded programs in addition to local governments?

Should the State Auditor directly examine businesses and nonprofit organizations receiving public funds to verify that the money was used for its intended purpose?

Should the State Auditor conduct random, unannounced audits of local-government finances and procedures?

Should the State Auditor continuously analyze government financial data to identify suspicious payments before the annual audit?

Should the State Auditor seek authority to temporarily stop public payments when audit evidence shows a substantial risk of fraud?

Should Minnesota strengthen confidentiality and retaliation protections for government employees who report suspected misuse of public money?

Should the State Auditor seek additional legislative funding to increase employee salaries and staffing?

Should the State Auditor more closely review audits performed by private accounting firms and conduct follow-up examinations when risks are found?

Should the State Auditor publish local-government audit reports completed by private accounting firms?

Should the State Auditor publicly track whether local governments correct problems identified in their audits?

Should the State Auditor evaluate whether local-government programs operate efficiently and produce their intended results, in addition to reviewing financial compliance?

As a member of the Executive Council, should the State Auditor approve statewide public-health orders that close businesses and schools during an emergency?

Should the State Auditor provide searchable online dashboards showing local-government spending, debt, and financial trends?

Should the State Auditor report how much new state requirements are expected to cost local governments?

Should the State Board of Investment consider diversity, environmental, or other social goals alongside financial risk and return?