The City of Minneapolis audit committee has appointed Robert Timmerman the new City Auditor, effective immediately. Timmerman takes over duties from Interim City Auditor Siddhartha Poudyal, who served since June 2024 while the audit committee recruited for the permanent role.

The City Auditor office provides independent, objective review and consulting services designed to add value and improve City operations. Services also include auditing, continuous monitoring and investigations. The City Auditor reports to the audit committee, which is made up of two City Council members, a Park Board commissioner and four community members.

“It is a privilege to contribute to a system of fairness, efficiency and responsible stewardship for the people of Minneapolis,” said Timmerman. “This trust is not something I take lightly, as I lead this important work with compassion and integrity. I look forward to working alongside the audit committee, City staff and other community members to strengthen public trust and accountability.”

Timmerman comes to the City of Minneapolis with strong state experience. Most recently, he served in various roles with the Minnesota Department of Transportation as acting director of the Office of Audit and an internal audit and investigations supervisor. Timmerman also served as a senior auditor for the Minnesota Office of the Legislator Auditor, and a tax supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

“The vast experience that Mr. Timmerman brings to the City of Minneapolis speaks to the immediate impact we know he’ll make as City Auditor,” said Council President Elliott Payne (ward 1), who also chairs the audit committee. “This work is so important to build on the accountability and trust that our residents and neighbors deserve. We look forward to partnering with Mr. Timmerman on this significant work.”

Timmerman holds a business administration degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a certificate in law enforcement from Metropolitan State University. He has performed government audits and led professional level government auditors for the majority of his 18 years in public service.