Accountability, Transparency & Excellence

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Meet Joseph M. Maestas

State Auditor

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.

What’s New

News and Announcements

All Agencies Subject To The Audit Act Notifications

In accordance with the Audit Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 12-6-1 through 12-6-14, the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) hereby notifies the agencies whose audits will not be conducted directly by the OSA to seek proposals for audits of Fiscal Year 2021. The Audit Rule and...

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New Mexico Office of the State Auditor Presents

2021 Audit Rule Training Webinars Hosted by NMSCPA Dates: April 13, 2021 and  April 22, 2021 Two webinar sessions to choose from:  April 13, 2021 from 1:00pm-4:00pm; and April 22, 2021 from 8:00am-11:00am Locations: Only webinar via Zoom CPE:  3 credit hours possible...

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Richard Eeds Show

Richard Eeds Show

Tune in to the Richard Eeds Show to hear State Auditor Maestas and Rep. Cynthia Borrego (HD17-Bernalillo) discuss HB493, the Public Finance Accountability Act

What We Do

Our Services

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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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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.