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Office of Auditor of State

Address
Iowa Statehouse, 1007 East Grand Avenue, Room 111
Des Moines
IA 50319
UNITED STATES
515-281-5834
  
Contact
Auditor Mary Mosiman
  
County
Activities Statewide
  
Organization Type
Government Agency
 

Description:

The Office of Auditor of State is to benefit all citizens of Iowa by providing audit, review, and other technical services to state and local governments to ensure the effective, economical businesslike conduct of public activities in a prudent, accountable manner to achieve the intended purposes.

The Auditor of State is a constitutional official, elected every four years. The Auditor is required to annually make a complete audit of the books, records and accounts of every department of state government. The State's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report are audited by the Auditor of State.

How to Help:

It is a requirement of Iowa law that government officials and CPA firms immediately notify the Auditor of State regarding any suspected embezzlement, theft, or other significant financial irregularities within a state or local government entity.

Every Iowan is welcome to contact the Office of Auditor of State about issues of importance to them.

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