Michigan Office of the Auditor General Employee Directory
AccountingMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
The Michigan Office of the Auditor General is responsible for performing post audits of the state's financial transactions and accounts across its various branches, departments, and state-created entities. It operates as an independent constitutional office that provides legislative oversight, with the Auditor General appointed by the Legislature and currently led by Doug Ringler. The office aims to strengthen accountability for public funds and to improve how state government functions, applying recognized auditing standards and emphasizing integrity in its work and interactions with the public. Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, the office is a mid-sized government agency within the accounting sector. Its mandate centers on delivering objective audits to promote transparency and better governance for Michigan residents. The office traces its origins to 1836, evolving into an independent constitutional officer role in 1963 as part of the state’s governance framework.