KEEGAN IVERSEN FOR STATE AUDITOR My issues among many focus around three main points: Accountability, Consolidation and Reform. Accountability can be summarized by changing the accounting method from a modified accrual/cash basis system of finance to a full accrual basis of financing. This accounting method will give voters a clear understanding of the debt the state has accrued including unfunded and underfunded liabilities. I will work to standardize line item reporting, public employee salaries and grant recipients to be fully reported to the taxpayer on a readily access-able report. Consolidation will occur by returning the State Auditor Office back to a Constitutional Officers role, not just a title alone. This consolidation includes placing the Legislative Auditor under the auspices of the State Auditor’s Office allowing for audits of statewide programs not just city and county programs. Further consolidation initiatives include the removal of the Minnesota Management and Commissioner of Budget and placing that responsibility on the State Auditor’s Office and not by Governor’s appointment. My final initiative reform will be to get the State Auditor’s Office active in stopping the fraud, wastes and abuse of public funds. These initiatives will reduce the taxpayers burden by eliminating positions and redundant departments, maximizing transparency in government and curb the fraud that is running rampant in government programs today. It will also provide someone to hold accountable themselves by placing these roles in a position that can be voted out of office. To learn more visit keeganauditsminnesota
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:00:02 +0000
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