Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Minnesota Legislative Auditor is appointed by the Legislative Audit Commission to a six-year term. The office performs financial and program evaluation audits of state agencies and other entities.
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanThe Ombuds for Corrections is appointed by the Governor (removable only for cause) and operates independently of the Department of Corrections, reporting directly to the Governor. Jurisdiction...
Read scorecard → 03 Inspector GeneralCreated by Minn. Stat. §299C.80 (enacted 2020, effective 2021) following the murder of George Floyd, the BCA Force Investigations Unit independently investigates all officer-involved deaths and...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board administers campaign finance, lobbying, and economic interest disclosure laws. Six members are appointed by the Governor from nominations...
Read scorecard → 05 Civilian ReviewThe 17-member POST Board (4 public civilians, 13 LE representatives) is the statewide decertification authority for all licensed peace officers. Under 2023 reforms it may revoke or suspend...
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