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Official Twitter account of the Office of Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha. Helping to ensure financial integrity and accountability in local government.
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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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January 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released the following statement on this morning’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis:
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."
January 25, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released the following statement on this morning’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis:
"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."
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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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...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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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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October 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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For resources on supporting your students and children after a school shooting, visit: www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications...
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released a statement regarding the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. “As a former middle school math teacher, I know classrooms should be a safe place for learning and growth. Today, that place of safety was violated. The loss at Annunciation Catholic School is devastating. The trauma experienced by students, families, and educators will last far beyond this day. My heart is with the students, families, educators, first responders, and community members who are enduring the unimaginable.”
August 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Happy New Fiscal Year to all who celebrate!

Whether you're starting fresh today at the state or school district level, preparing for the federal fiscal year end on Sept. 30 or gearing up for the year-end on Dec. 31 at the county, city, or township level, I hope it’s a day worth celebrating!
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July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Auditor Blaha gathered with local government officials, government staff and community members today at the Abyssinia Cultural Center for Minneapolis’ State of the City.  

“Minneapolis is showing the country what’s possible when local government works,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. 

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May 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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State Auditor Blaha joined Concordia Academy government students this morning for a game of Kahoot! She shared her experiences as State Auditor, the boards she serves on, and how the OSA works for Minnesotans every day.
 
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April 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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“Unions are key to fighting fraud…when you need to blow a whistle, it’s a lot easier to take that brave step when your union family has your back,” Auditor Blaha said when she spoke at @afscme.bsky.social Day on the Hill today.

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April 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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It’s never too early to start learning about civic engagement! As a part of the community/citizenship requirement, Auditor Blaha spoke to Cub Scout Pack 3751 about her role as State Auditor and the work the OSA does to support local leaders.

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March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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“We offer a good work-life balance. We have a pretty mature remote-work structure, and we are unionized," remarked Auditor Blaha, commenting on the number of job applicants to her office.

Auditor Blaha spoke with Finance & Commerce, read her full remarks: finance-commerce.com/2025/03/minn...
A screenshot of the Finance and Commerce article Auditor Blaha is featured in. On top of the screen shot is a text box with this message: State Auditor Julie Blaha said she has continued to see the impact of the CPA shortage in local governments and small businesses being unable to find auditors, but also in accountants “putting in a lot of hours and getting burned out, both in the public and private sector. People are getting a little ‘ground up’ out there.” On the plus side, Blaha said her own office has experienced an uptick in accounting job applicants seeking better working conditions “because we offer a good work-life balance. We have a pretty mature remote-work structure, and we are unionized.”
March 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Auditor Blaha and the OSA advocate for legislation benefiting Minnesota’s local governments and public finance sectors. Read more about our role in the 2025 Minnesota Legislative session: www.osa.state.mn.us/news/updates...

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Auditor Blaha sitting at a table in a hearing room in the capitol, testifying on house file 1458.
March 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Auditor Blaha testified in the Senate State & Local Government Committee hearing in support of a bill to reduce the 5th year of college required for the CPA exam. With a national shortage of finance employees & 75% of accountants eligible for retirement, this change could help attract new talent.
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March 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Auditor Blaha recently presented at a Fire Chief Boot Camp in Lake Crystal. She spoke about the crucial role of Volunteer Fire Relief Associations, auditing, State Aid, and important deadlines.

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March 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Today is Township Day in Minnesota! About 1,780 townships hold their annual meetings where they directly elect their township officials and set the tax levy.

Auditor Blaha is in Clearwater Township this evening, witnessing citizens making decisions together that will affect them every day.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Congratulations to new Ramsey County Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey on his historic swearing-in today! Commissioner McMurtrey is the first Black man elected to a county board in Minnesota.

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March 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM