Minnesota
Legislature
Type of Legislature Minnesota has a part-time, bicameral legislature. House of Representatives: 134 members | 2-year terms Senate: 67 members…
Committee Oversight Authority
"LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS. "Subdivision 1. Commissions; committees. "A joint legislative commission established by law and composed exclusively of legislators or a…
Standing Committees Focused on Oversight
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee Website Membership, schedule, legislation, audio/video, and more available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction…
Non-Standing Committees Focused on Oversight
Legislative Audit Commission Website Membership and meeting agendas, minutes, materials, and video available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The commission appoints the…
Committees with Jurisdictional Oversight Authority
The Minnesota House of Representatives does not define the jurisdictions of most of its committees. House Agriculture Finance and Policy…
Fiscal Committees
The Minnesota House of Representatives does not define the jurisdictions of most of its committees. House Capital Investment Committee Website…
Oversight Partners
House Fiscal Analysis Department Website Mission Statement "The Fiscal Analysis Department prepares and distributes publications that provide information on state…
Fiscal Data
Management and Budget Operating budget, capital budgets, budget process, forecasts, reports, and more available on website Data can be downloaded…
Oversight in the News
Audit finds Minnesota nutrition program for 40,000 seniors lack sufficient oversight (Star Tribune, 11/13/2023) The Minnesota Board on Aging faced criticism…
People-Centered Oversight
In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work…
