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Phone: (402) 840-7595
Email: [email protected]
IncumbentRepublican
Mike Foley
Auditor of Public Accounts
2026 Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- Current race
- 2026 Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- Auditor of Public Accounts · Republican · Incumbent
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Nebraska Secretary of State — current 2026 General Election candidate workbook
Office: Auditor of Public Accounts
Candidate row: Mike Foley
Party or ballot method: Republican
City of residence: Lincoln
Target-office incumbent: Yes
Phone: (402) 840-7595
Email: [email protected]
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Greetings From Auditor Foley
Source-published biographyMike Foley was sworn in as the Nebraska State Auditor in 2023. Mr. Foley had been serving as the Lieutenant Governor since 2015 after being elected to the position as the running mate of Governor Pete Ricketts.
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Mike Foley was sworn in as the Nebraska State Auditor in 2023. Mr. Foley had been serving as the Lieutenant Governor since 2015 after being elected to the position as the running mate of Governor Pete Ricketts.
Greetings From Auditor Foley
Source-published biographyPrior to his election as Auditor, Mike served six years in the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature as the State Senator for the 29th District in South Lincoln. While in the Legislature he served on various committees including Appropriations, Banking, Transportation, and Judiciary.
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Prior to his election as Auditor, Mike served six years in the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature as the State Senator for the 29th District in South Lincoln. While in the Legislature he served on various committees including Appropriations, Banking, Transportation, and Judiciary.
Greetings From Auditor Foley
Source-published biographyPrior to moving to Nebraska, Mike lived 20 years in Washington, DC where he was the Director of Financial Analysis for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
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Prior to moving to Nebraska, Mike lived 20 years in Washington, DC where he was the Director of Financial Analysis for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
State and Local Government Waste, Abuse, Mismanagement or Fraud Investigations
Source-published biographyAll complainants' names are considered confidential information by this office. Not all complaints and/or concerns are founded. Providing accurate information to disgruntled taxpayers to correct misperceptions is just as important to us as eliminating fraud and waste. However, these tips/calls have uncovered several major embezzlements, fraud, misuse, and waste.
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All complainants' names are considered confidential information by this office. Not all complaints and/or concerns are founded. Providing accurate information to disgruntled taxpayers to correct misperceptions is just as important to us as eliminating fraud and waste. However, these tips/calls have uncovered several major embezzlements, fraud, misuse, and waste.
Title 42 - Rules & Regulations Concerning the Minimum Standards for Governmental Employees Identified as Auditors (PDF) - Effective October 30, 2002
Source-published biography002.01 The auditor must be a graduate of a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.
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002.01 The auditor must be a graduate of a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing.
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Mission and Principles Statement
Candidate positionWe will provide this information, as required by statute, to all policymakers and taxpayers through written reports and our Internet based Budget and Audit databases.
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We will provide this information, as required by statute, to all policymakers and taxpayers through written reports and our Internet based Budget and Audit databases.
Mission and Principles Statement
Candidate positionWe will maintain a professionally prepared staff, utilizing up to date technology, and following current Government Auditing Standards.
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We will maintain a professionally prepared staff, utilizing up to date technology, and following current Government Auditing Standards.
*Frequently Asked Questions*
Candidate positionThe APA reserves the right to require additional continuing education hours from any treasurer if determined to be necessary.
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The APA reserves the right to require additional continuing education hours from any treasurer if determined to be necessary.
Fair and Nonpartisan Auditing
Candidate positionStates that he intends to continue performing the Auditor's duties fairly and without treating the office as partisan.
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Fair and Nonpartisan Auditing
Publish All Audit Findings
Candidate’s account of past workMaintains a practice of posting audit reports, audit letters, and official findings publicly on the Auditor's website.
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Publish All Audit Findings
Prioritize Audits Where Waste or Impropriety Is Reported
Candidate positionPrioritizes directing limited audit resources toward concerns involving suspected waste, impropriety, or mismanagement raised by government insiders or the public.
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Prioritize Audits Where Waste or Impropriety Is Reported
Focus on Property-Tax-Related Government Accountability
Candidate positionIdentifies property taxes as a major constituent concern relevant to public accountability and auditing.
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Focus on Property-Tax-Related Government Accountability
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2026 Nebraska candidate record — Mike Foley
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