Accountability Office
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a division of the Office of the State Auditor, focused on bringing transparency and accountability to the agencies that receive and spend public money. The GAO aims to make the important information buried in the 900+ audits and financial reports that New Mexico state and local agencies produce each year accessible and understandable to the public.
Risk Advisories
GAO Risk Advisories give notice of concerns that the OSA has discovered regarding transparency, accountability or compliance. The purpose of Risk Advisories is to bring attention to a particular area of financial reporting or compliance, to notify independent public accountants of possible areas of risk in their audits and to tell the public about trends in audit findings.
Annual Reports
Annual Reports provide a clear picture of how the Office of the State Auditor carried out its mission. This report summarizes the work completed by each division during the fiscal year, highlighting major projects, accomplishments, and oversight activities.
Findings Reports
Findings Reports analyze findings from all audits and agreed upon procedure engagements completed during the fiscal year, and identify trends, common issues, and best practices to help public entities improve and prevent repeat problems.
Transparency Reports
GAO Transparency Reports discuss specific issues of interest that relate to how our public dollars are managed and spent. The purpose of Transparency Reports is to shed light on critical issues and trends in the areas of accurate and timely financial information from government, efficient use of resources, and equity. When a Transparency Report relies on compiled data, the GAO makes available the supporting data so that experts, academics and the general public can use it for other purposes. You will need a PDF reader and Excel to open the documents.
Technical Guidance and Best Practices
GAO Technical Guidance and Best Practices bulletins help government officials and auditors understand expectations and apply sound financial practices. They provide technical updates on accounting and auditing requirements, and best practices for addressing common financial issues and strengthening internal controls.