My Future Priorities as State Auditor

Joseph Maestas brings his vision to modernize and strengthen the Office of State Auditor to meet the needs of New Mexicans in the 21st Century.

•Propose legislation to prevent agencies from overspending their budgets.

•Advocate for a study of the pros and cons of a single state agency audit.

•Focus on agencies that present higher financial risks.

•Partner with stakeholders to build capacity among public entities through training and education to ensure they are financially compliant.

•Continue accelerated, direct assistance for small local public bodies to help free up withheld capital outlay and remain financially compliant.

•Expand audit capabilities and incorporate inspectors general into the office organization.

•Fight to expand discretionary use of the Audit Fund.

•Audit other financial management software systems throughout State government.

•Eliminate office lease costs by transferring the office to the proposed executive office building west of the State Capitol.