NM State Auditor Joseph Maestas

Accountability, Transparency
& Excellence

The first priority of the OSA is to protect New Mexico’s taxpayers by ensuring that government effectively and efficiently serves the needs of all New Mexicans. As the state’s independent and nonpartisan oversight agency, our office is responsible for holding local and state government and elected officials accountable in the use of public funds.

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Waste, Fraud & Abuse

Reports may be made anonymously online or by speaking directly with an investigator.

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News &
Announcements

RISK ADVISORY | Local Government Travel Expenditures

Jul 31, 2020

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) issues this Risk Advisory to alert state and local governments and school districts throughout the State of New Mexico of risks related to the management of travel expenditures. The objective of this advisory is to provide these...

RISK ADVISORY | Police and Public Safety Department Overtime

Jul 13, 2020

MITIGATING RISK IN OVERTIME PRACTICES OF POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTSRISK ADVISORY The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) issues this Risk Advisory to alert Police, and all other Public Safety Departments in the State of New Mexico where policing is the...

Our Services

Audit Reports

In addition to performing annual financial audits of governmental entities, the Office of the State Auditor regularly conducts special audits and examinations.

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Special Audits & Investigations

In addition to performing annual financial audits of governmental entities, the Office of the State Auditor regularly conducts special audits and examinations. 

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Procuring Contracts

If you have not received an e-mail for online registration for the OSA-Connect portal please contact the Helpdesk or Bernadet Martinez at 505-476-3800.

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Tiered System Reporting

The purpose of this form is for mutual domestic water consumer associations, land grants, incorporated municipalities and special districts to determine what type of audit services they need under the law.

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