Legislative Services Agency #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“The LSA was created as a nonpartisan, central legislative staff agency under the direction and control of the Legislative Council…to serve the Senate and House members and committees and the Legislative Council” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Office of the Auditor of the State #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“To serve as the Taxpayers’ Watchdog. Our work is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the public” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Reports Recommended by Agency: #
- Report on a Review of the Public-Private Partnership Agreement for the University of Iowa Utility System for the Period August 17, 2018 through June 30 2,022; 12/14/2022
- Report on a Review of the State of Iowa’s Reporting of COVID-19 Data Administered by the Iowa Department of Public Health for the Period March 1, 2020 through May 17, 2021; 12/10/2021
- Report on a Review of Medicaid Member Appeals and Managed Care Organization Contract Compliance for the Period July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2019; 10/20/2021
- A Review of Managed Care Organization Contracts Established by the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise Within the Department of Human Services for the Period of April 1, 2016 through July 31, 2019; 7/13/2020
- Report on Special Investigation of the Metro Waste Authority for the Period January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2018; 12/19/2019
- Report on Special Investigation of the Film, Television, and Video Project Production Program Administered by the Department of Economic Development for the period May 14, 2007 through September 21, 2009; 8/19/2010
Office of Ombudsman #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“The Office of Ombudsman serves as an independent and impartial agency to which citizens can air their grievances about government. By facilitating communications between citizens and government and making recommendations to improve administrative practices and procedures, the Ombudsman promotes responsiveness and quality in government” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Note #
Iowa does not have an Office of the Inspector General.
