Legislative Performance Audit Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Office of the Legislative Auditor General is to Audit, Lead, Achieve: We help organizations improve. This mission reflects our dedication to helping organizations improve and to ensuring accountability and transparency in government operations. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to high-quality audits that drive positive change, provide expert leadership to guide public entities, and help them achieve excellence in all aspects of performance.

You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills will grow, and your work will have a lasting impact. We are looking to fill multiple Performance Auditor Intern positions. This entry-level role is intended to be occupied by students currently enrolled in a master’s program.

The work schedule is flexible, generally 20-25 hours per week arranged around your school schedule. Auditor Interns are assigned to specific audit teams to receive on-the-job training in audit methodology and process. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:•Conduct efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, financial, and organizational performance reviews of state government agencies. •Support senior performance auditors and auditors-in-charge to gather and interpret data used in reports to the Utah State Legislature. •Distill complicated data sets and concepts into multiple formats, reports and infographics aimed at different audiences, considering the varied needs and requirements of those audiences. •Collect and analyze data necessary to evaluate state agencies •Conduct interviews, field observations, and document reviews of audited agencies in a potentially confrontational environment •Compile information into reports for legislators and other public officials