Report Possible Misuse of Public Resources
If you have evidence that public resources have been misused, please file an allegation on this form:
OLA will accept all allegations, but will initiate an investigation only after assessing an allegation and determining that an investigation by OLA is appropriate and necessary. OLA will consider other options, including: (1) address the issue in a future audit, (2) refer the issue to another office that can more appropriately conduct an investigation, or (3) take no action.
OLA is more likely to conduct an investigation if the alleged misuse of resources involves individuals acting in violation of a state law, rule, or policy. OLA would not likely conduct an investigation if it is simply alleged that a state program or policy is itself “a waste of money.” In other words, investigations will generally focus on the actions of individuals who are not complying with a legally established state standard.
If you provide your mailing address on the allegation form, you will be informed by letter within two weeks what action the OLA will take. All of the information you provide that could be used to identify you (e.g., your name, address, telephone number, etc.) will be classified as private data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes 2006, Chapter 13. Access to your private data will be limited to those OLA staff that review your allegation.