State Auditor

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$97,744

Overtime

$7,999

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,743

Hire date

2009-01-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

At State Auditor, Heather Anderson serves as a Local Government Audit Senior within Audit Practice. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,743. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$103,182

Overtime

$2,267

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,449

Hire date

2013-01-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Aaron Tri holds the role of Local Government Audit Staff Specialist Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,449. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$93,364

Overtime

$12,065

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,430

Hire date

2013-05-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Charles Ward works as a Local Government Audit Senior for State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Charles earned $105,430 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$93,496

Overtime

$7,293

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$100,789

Hire date

2006-06-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Carrie Liffrig-Schafer holds the role of Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,789. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$97,727

Overtime

$2,964

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$100,691

Hire date

1991-06-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Clay

Tamera Swanson is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,691. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$97,733

Overtime

$2,564

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$100,297

Hire date

2007-05-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Melody Caron holds the role of Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,297. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Special Investigations

Base pay

$99,663

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,663

Hire date

2007-10-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Belinda Sarff is a Human Resources Consultant 1 at State Auditor within Special Investigations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $99,663. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sub-department

State Auditors Office

Base pay

$99,611

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,611

Hire date

2017-08-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nadine Kottom-Dale is a State Auditor Office Management Lvl 2 at State Auditor within State Auditors Office. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,611. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$96,856

Overtime

$2,376

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,232

Hire date

2013-01-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Aaron Ronkainen is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,232. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$94,073

Overtime

$4,748

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,821

Hire date

2013-01-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Aaron Tri is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $98,821. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$32,009

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$66,661

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,670

Hire date

1979-10-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Thomas Karlson works as a State Auditor Office Management Lvl 2 for State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 1979, they have about 46 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $98,670 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$96,862

Overtime

$1,690

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,552

Hire date

2011-07-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Adam Langhorst is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,552. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$90,883

Overtime

$7,072

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$97,955

Hire date

2005-01-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

At State Auditor, Jonathan Richter serves as a Local Government Audit Senior within Audit Practice. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,955. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Special Investigations

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$97,734

Hire date

2008-01-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nichole Bjornrud holds the role of Investigator Senior at State Auditor within Special Investigations. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$97,615

Overtime

$94

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$97,709

Hire date

2014-01-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Felicia Tri is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,709. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$87,750

Overtime

$5,739

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$93,489

Hire date

2015-05-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Zachary Boucher works as a Local Government Audit Senior for State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $93,489 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$87,881

Overtime

$5,120

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$93,001

Hire date

2000-02-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brian Holmberg works as a Local Government Audit Inter for State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Brian earned $93,001 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$90,897

Overtime

$1,834

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$92,730

Hire date

2005-06-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

At State Auditor, Casandra Page serves as a Local Government Audit Senior within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,730. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$71,386

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$20,109

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$91,495

Hire date

1988-02-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Clay

Larry Moe is a Local Government Audit Senior at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,495. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$84,070

Overtime

$6,600

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$90,669

Hire date

2005-06-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Casandra Page holds the role of Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,669. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$84,087

Overtime

$5,122

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$89,209

Hire date

2005-01-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Jonathan Richter works as a Local Government Audit Inter for State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $89,209 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

State Auditors Office

Base pay

$89,179

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$89,179

Hire date

2019-09-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Megan Clark works as a State Auditor Office Management Lvl 2 for State Auditor within State Auditors Office. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $89,179 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$87,888

Overtime

$106

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,994

Hire date

2012-05-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Christy Van Dyke is a Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,994. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Tax Increment Financing

Base pay

$87,888

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,888

Hire date

2000-09-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lisa Mcguire is a Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Tax Increment Financing. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Tax Increment Financing

Base pay

$87,888

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,888

Hire date

1999-07-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At State Auditor, Kurt Mueller serves as a Local Government Audit Inter within Tax Increment Financing. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$83,076

Overtime

$4,171

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,247

Hire date

2006-01-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Clay

At State Auditor, Amy Wohlwend serves as a Local Government Audit Inter within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,247. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$85,035

Overtime

$1,401

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,436

Hire date

2016-06-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Clay

Ryan Meis is a Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,436. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$84,796

Overtime

$41

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,836

Hire date

2013-01-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Amanda Atiemo works as a Local Government Audit Inter for State Auditor within Audit Practice. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $84,836 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Information

Base pay

$84,793

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,793

Hire date

1988-12-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

John Jernberg works as a Research Analysis Specialist for State Auditor within Research & Information. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $84,793 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$78,406

Overtime

$6,117

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,523

Hire date

2015-05-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Zachary Boucher is a Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $84,523. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Special Investigations

Base pay

$81,090

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$81,090

Hire date

2024-06-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Camila Laval holds the role of Legal Analyst at State Auditor within Special Investigations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,090. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$80,027

Overtime

$682

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$80,709

Hire date

2024-08-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Eric Engblom holds the role of Local Government Audit Staff Specialist at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,709. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Police/Fire Relief Oversight

Base pay

$76,262

Overtime

$2,533

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$78,795

Hire date

2002-11-20

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

Michael Johnson works as a Management Analyst 2 for State Auditor within Police/Fire Relief Oversight. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $78,795 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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

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.

Sub-department

Audit Practice

Base pay

$72,992

Overtime

$4,039

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$77,031

Hire date

2019-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Cory Sens holds the role of Local Government Audit Inter at State Auditor within Audit Practice. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,031. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Information

Base pay

$76,256

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$76,256

Hire date

2009-08-05

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

Christy John holds the role of Research Analyst Intermediate at State Auditor within Research & Information. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Operations Management

Base pay

$76,256

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$76,256

Hire date

2010-05-17

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

James Jensen works as a Accounting Officer Inter for State Auditor within Operations Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $76,256 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Information

Base pay

$76,252

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$76,252

Hire date

2007-10-17

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

Mark Albarado holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at State Auditor within Research & Information. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,252. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Tax Increment Financing

Base pay

$74,874

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$74,874

Hire date

1994-09-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Excluded All Others

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Barbara Lerschen is a State Auditor Office Professional Lvl 2 at State Auditor within Tax Increment Financing. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,874. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Sub-department

Research & Information

Base pay

$71,000

Overtime

$3,623

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$74,623

Hire date

2012-01-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Tiffany O'Neil holds the role of Research Analyst at State Auditor within Research & Information. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,623. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.