Innovation and Improvement in Government Performance
State Auditor Rebecca Otto gives a year end review of operations at the state and local level
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Public Series | Apr 10, 2013
Recent News
Auditor: Minnesota cities cut spending and held property tax share flat
Dave Peters | MPR News | Mar 08, 2013
Minnesota's cities spent 4 percent less in 2011 than they did in 2010. And when you look long term and adjust for inflation, city spending dropped 20 percent over 10 years.
New Minn. memorial: 'Our firefighter heroes’
Star Tribune | Oct 01, 2012
The names of Minnesota's 207 fallen firefighters are etched on a newly dedicated memorial, a place at the Capitol to honor their sacrifice.
It's the streets, stupid
Dave Peters | MPR News | Sep 12, 2012
State Auditor Rebecca Otto released the first results of what is hoped to become an annual assessment of how satisfied Minnesota residents are with the services their cities and counties provide.
Seized Property Brings Millions Into State Agencies
KAAL-TV | May 31, 2012
It's a side of law enforcement not many know about. During the course of their investigations, often time they assume ownership of the property they seize from cars to boats, or just cold hard cash.
Minnesota Auditor details $5 million of crime scene forfeitures
StarTribune | May 31, 2012
The data on $5 million of police seizures is first compilation since stricter reporting was required.
Excellence
Rebecca is relentlessly focused on excellence. She keeps her nose to the grindstone and works to insure the integrity of the numbers in the $20 billion of taxpayer money spent each year. That's why she's earned the national Excellence in Accountability Award, making her a national leader among State Auditors.