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Local Government Auditor

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

16 employees hold this title in State Auditor. Median total compensation for the role is $39,362, below the department median of $82,941.

Employees: 16
Role median: $39,362
Agency median: $82,941
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$445$75,375+

How total compensation varies among the 16 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Lucas Fater

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$77,583

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $72,406
Overtime: $177
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,583
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Fater is a Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,583. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Hartung

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$70,223

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $67,674
Overtime: $49
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,223
Hire date: 2023-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samantha Hartung is a Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,223. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Hvidsten

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$69,753

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $67,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,753
Hire date: 2024-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At State Auditor, Nathan Hvidsten serves as a Local Government Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,753. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Albjerg

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2024 total comp

$66,912

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $66,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,912
Hire date: 2014-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Albjerg works as a Local Government Auditor for State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $66,912 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Kirchner

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$63,131

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $63,008
Overtime: $123
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,131
Hire date: 2022-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joshua Kirchner is a Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,131. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Syverson

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2024 total comp

$58,533

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $58,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,533
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Syverson is a Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,533. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jared Urbach

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$41,291

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $38,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,291
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jared Urbach holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,291. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Albertine Johnson

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$39,953

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $37,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,953
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Albertine Johnson holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,953. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Blanchard

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$38,772

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $36,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,772
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At State Auditor, Robert Blanchard serves as a Local Government Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,772. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Anderson

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$34,486

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $34,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,486
Hire date: 2021-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Anderson holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,486. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Safa Hassan

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$27,938

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $25,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,938
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Safa Hassan holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,938. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Willson

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$27,904

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $27,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,904
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeremy Willson works as a Local Government Auditor for State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $27,904 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chelsey Mahr

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2024 total comp

$6,280

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $5,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,280
Hire date: 2022-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chelsey Mahr holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,280. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanya Fogarty

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$602

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $602
Hire date: 2006-01-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tanya Fogarty is a Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $602. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Kroll

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$506

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $506
Hire date: 2025-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tyler Kroll holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $506. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Legrid

Local Government Auditor/State Auditor

2025 total comp

$445

Sub-department: Audit Practice
Base pay: $445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $445
Hire date: 2025-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G61
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathleen Legrid holds the role of Local Government Auditor at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $445. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.