Purpose & Job Related Requirements

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The intern in this program will be given the following tasks:

• Assist with the development of various government audits, at all stages of formulation (preliminary research, staff interviews, data collection, analysis, findings, recommendations, presentations);
• Attend occasional meetings (Audit Committee; Public-Safety Civilian Oversight Committee), preparing material for distribution and taking notes/minutes;
• Create standard template forms, applications, and other documents;
• Engage in outreach activities related to department initiatives;
• Draft reports related to government audits, including narrative explanations partnered with photos, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs;
• Assist with data entry and formatting;
• Perform statistical analysis on raw data from research, surveys, or interviews;
• Analyze data trends;
• Assist with website design and maintenance;
• Other duties as needed

• Working knowledge of the intricacies of local government across a spectrum of department/programs in accordance with Operational Analysis tasks.
• Understanding of the performance/financial audit process and procedures.
• Learn daily routines of a local government office, including general administration.
• Conduct policy research and best practices in development of audit reports
• Examine organizational structures, goals, and objectives.

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