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HF3590 • 2026

State auditor's duties expanded.

State auditor's duties expanded.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Engen, Roach, Dippel
Last action
2026-02-23
Official status
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-23 House

    Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Official Summary Text

State auditor's duties expanded.

Current Bill Text

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A bill for an act

relating to state government; expanding the state auditor's duties; amending

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 6.01.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 6.01, is amended to read:

6.01 DUTIES, SEAL.

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(a)
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The state auditor shall superintend and manage the fiscal concerns of the state as

required by law. The state auditor may execute in behalf of the state assignments and

satisfactions of judgments rendered in its favor.
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The state auditor has the authority to

investigate fraud and audit state agencies.
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(b)
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The state auditor shall have a seal bearing the words "Seal of the Auditor of

Minnesota" and affix it to all official certificates and conveyances executed by the state

auditor.

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(c) The state auditor shall develop and implement a fraud complaint line for individuals

to report suspected fraud to the state auditor. The auditor shall implement an electronic tip

form for use by the public.

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