Contact Info
You can contact us using our online contact form or with the following information:
Contact the Office:
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.
Phone: 515-281-5834
Email: info@aos.iowa.gov
General Office Mailing Address:
Office of Auditor of State
Room 111
State Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Remittance of Filing Fee or Invoice Payment Address:
Office of Auditor of State
State Capitol Building
Room 111
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319-0001
Email Address for Submitting Electronic PDF Copy of Audit/Exam/AUP Report:
Email: SubmitReports@aos.iowa.gov
Email Address for Submitting Petitions and Reaudits
Email: PetitionsAndReaudits@aos.iowa.gov
Financial Audit Division
This division is responsible for performance of annual audits and agreed-upon procedures when applicable of Iowa’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and its Single Audit report, all state departments and agencies, as well as audits and agreed-upon procedures when applicable of counties, cities, school districts and other governmental subdivisions as requested. The division may also perform engagements as a result of a petition or reaudit request filed with the Office.
This division in conjunction with the Technical Services Division, also reviews audits of governmental subdivisions performed by CPA firms and provides technical assistance to citizens, CPA firms, government officials and other governmental agencies.
Email: ContactFAD@aos.iowa.gov
Phone: 515-281-5834
Performance Investigation Division
This division is responsible for conducting comprehensive performance audits of state agencies and the programs they administer. In addition, this division investigates suspected embezzlements, theft, or other significant financial irregularities and conducts special studies assigned by the Auditor of State or requested by the legislature.
Email: ContactPID@aos.iowa.gov
Phone: 515-281-5834
Technical Services Division
This division is responsible for: (1) overseeing training for all AOS staff; (2) developing sample audit reports, audit program and other material to be provided to office staff and CPA firms performing audits of governmental entities; (3) coordinating reaudit requests or a petition for an audit or exam of a governmental entity; (4) developing and overseeing the CPA Review Program; (5) coordinating internal and external peer reviews for the Office; and (6) overall quality control for the Office.
Email: ContactTechServices@aos.iowa.gov
Phone: 515-281-5834