The Taxpayer's Watchdog

Taxpayers’ Watchdog

The Office of Auditor of State serves the citizens of Iowa as the “taxpayers’ watchdog.” We provide accurate and timely audits of the financial operations of Iowa’s state and local governments to help ensure that government is open and accountable to its citizens.

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Constitutional Official

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.

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Auditor’s Responsibilities

The Auditor of State has responsibility for audits of counties, cities, school districts and other governmental subdivisions and is required to provide guidance to CPA firms performing such audits.

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Special Interest Reports

10-31-2022 - City of Eldridge
Report: City_of_Eldridge_Report_24363FDCFC699.pdf
06-30-2022 - City of Allerton
Report: PID__City_of_Allerton_Report_2DD66560D9720.pdf
04-30-2022 - City of Stanwood Fire Department
Report: PID__Stanwood_Fire_Dept_Report_83CCBE412C926.pdf

RFP Bids

Active RFPs

The office of Auditor of State is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Audit Services relating to the City Periodic Examinations as required by Chapter 11 of the Code of Iowa for the period ended March 31, 2023. Deadline is Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Deadline is Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

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