State Auditor

Also, Auditor Rob Sand said a bill limiting his office, the only statewide office held by a Democrat in Iowa, is the “greatest pro-corruption bill … and the worst perversion of checks and balances in Iowa’s history."

Here's what happened last week as lawmakers near the end of the 2023 legislative session

A lawsuit regarding Gov. Reynolds' handling of Freedom of Information Act requests will move forward after an Iowa Supreme Court ruling.

Republicans in the Iowa House passed a bill Thursday that would limit the state auditor’s ability to get information from state agencies and officials while investigating the potential misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Iowa lawmakers have passed a ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors and advanced legislation that would limit the powers of the state auditor's office.

The state auditor is responsible for audits of counties, cities, school districts and other governmental subdivisions. They are also responsible for examinations of cities that are not required to be audited.