Auditor Evaluator Intern (Student Assistant)

This is an 8-week summer internship program. Candidates must be enrolled as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing (upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors). This internship is based in Sacramento, CA. 

 In order to apply,  follow the instructions under ‘How do I Join.' 

Who Are We?

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California’s Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state’s toughest problems.

At the California State Auditor’s Office, we believe that our mission to enhance transparency accountability, and performance of government also improves the live of Californians. The many people helping us achieve such a mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.

Why Should You Join Us?

• You have strong organizational and time management skills.
• You enjoy working collaboratively to create high quality work products.
• You can manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You enjoy data gather and analysis.
• You possess good oral and written communication skills.
• You desire an hourly wage of $18.98 – $23.91.

What Will You Do?

As an Auditor Evaluator Intern, you will, under close supervision and in a learning capacity, assist audit teams with the planning, data gathering, analytical tasks, and completion of a segment of an audit. The work includes interaction with auditee staff, other office staff, and supervisors in a collaborative work environment; and thorough and accurate documentation of audit activities and findings.

Specifically, you will:

• Assist audit teams by learning about evidence and the five elements of a finding to convey strong, compelling arguments that are responsive to the audit objectives and comply with government auditing standards.
• Maintain professional skepticism by assessing the validity of statements and other evidence as well as identifying the need to conduct further evaluation when necessary.
• Research and assess federal and state laws and regulations, policies, procedures, processes, best practices, and industry standards to develop the criteria against which the audited agency will be held accountable.
• Ensure all evidence is collected following the office’s confidentiality policies and procedures to protect confidential information from inappropriate or unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
• Generate analytical evidence through qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Depending on your interest and field of study, Auditor Evaluator Interns participate in either Performance or Financial auditing:

• Performance Auditor Evaluator Intern: You are a good fit for this type of work if you want to improve government and like solving problems. You have a passion for public service with critical thinking skills, and are in your junior or senior year of college studying any field.
• Financial Auditor Evaluator Intern: You are a good fit for this type of work if you are interested in financial auditing and analysis. You have an interest in becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and are in your junior or senior year of college studying accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

How Do I Join?

The California State Auditor is part of the merit-based California civil service selection system. To complete this process, you must do the following:

• Submit a completed State of California job application
• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. Your response will help us determine who to interview for the position. Create a document using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word, and limit your response to one page. We will not consider applications that do not include responses to the two questions.

1. Please provide three reasons why you are interested in an internship with the California State Auditor’s Office.
2. In a paragraph, tell us why you are interested in being either a Performance Auditor Evaluator Intern or a Financial Auditor Evaluator Intern. Please only select one and explain why.

What is the Hiring Timeline?

The general steps in the hiring process are as follows:

• Submit your application by October 9th.
• You will be notified at the end of October if you are moving forward in the hiring process.
• You will participate in an interview in late October or early November and will be provided a tentative offer within two or three weeks if you are selected for the position.
• You will join our team in mid-June 2025.

The Fine Print:

Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position is eligible for participation in the office’s hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.

Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment. State Auditor’s Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free state workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor’s Office is not an E-Verify employer.