Elise Nieshalla
Republican · IN · Indiana State Comptroller
Elise Nieshalla has been Indiana's state comptroller since 2023, overseeing state accounting, payroll, and the Indiana Transparency Portal. She previously led the Boone County Council and the Indiana County Councils Association.
Where Elise Nieshalla stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (2 records), Government Efficiency (5 records), Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
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Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 2 support
Nieshalla's federal-spending dashboard provides six years of data organized by federal department, expenditure category, account, and state agency.
May 18, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla launched Indiana's first public dashboard dedicated to tracking federal expenditures through the state financial system.
May 18, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 5 support
Nieshalla's federal-spending dashboard provides six years of data organized by federal department, expenditure category, account, and state agency.
May 18, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla launched Indiana's first public dashboard dedicated to tracking federal expenditures through the state financial system.
May 18, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Under Nieshalla, Indiana received national recognition for excellence in financial reporting.
September 12, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla created the State Comptroller's Roundtable in 2024 to engage local government officials.
December 31, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla managed and appropriated local public funds while serving on the Boone County Council.
November 30, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 support
Nieshalla called for federal balanced-budget and debt-reduction action through a coalition of state financial officers.
February 16, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla chaired the National Debt Crisis Task Force of State Financial Officers.
February 16, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla published Indiana's fiscal 2025 financial report showing a $676 million surplus, low debt, and AAA credit.
February 4, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: secure.in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Nieshalla voted to prioritize fiduciary duty in proxy voting for public retirement savings.
May 28, 2025
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla supported divesting Indiana deferred-compensation assets from China and an ESG fund.
September 10, 2024
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Nieshalla served as president of the Boone County Council and Indiana County Councils Association before becoming comptroller.
November 30, 2023
Source: in.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Race Elise Nieshalla is in:
- Comptroller · November 3, 2026 · Indiana · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.