Legislative Performance Audit Intern

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of the Legislative Auditor General in Utah seeks an intern for the Legislative Performance Audit program. The role is part-time, in-office, up to 25 hours weekly, and focuses on learning audit methodology while supporting teams on state government performance reviews.

The position emphasizes non-partisan work, strong writing and data-interpretation skills, and collaboration with auditors on reports for legislators.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or closely related field.
• Must be non-partisan.
• Aptitude for qualitative and quantitative analytics; strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 complex data sets into multiple formats, reports and infographics for different audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Writing and presentation skills

Education

Master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or related field

Job description

LEGISLATIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT INTERN

FT / PT Status – Part-Time

Salary – $25.22 - $ Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 10/27/2026

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a master’s program in public administration, public policy, economics, or closely related field.
• Must be non-partisan.

Preferred Qualifications

• An aptitude for understanding qualitative and quantitative analytics, organizational and financial controls.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills necessary to create and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Stellar writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate audit conclusions.

Location

Capitol Hill

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

United States

Background Check Required

All offers of employment for positions within the Office of the Legislator General are issued conditioned upon successful completion of an FBI-level (fingerprint) background check administered by BCI. Once employed, an employee is subject to the FBI’s on-going process of continuous monitoring for criminal and arrest records.

Schedule Code

AN - Employees of the Legislature

Pay and Benefits Information

$25.22 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. This position will be up to a one-year assignment with a possibility for extension to work into a full-time benefits eligible position

The Agency

For more information on the Office of the Legislative Auditor General, please visit our website .

Supplemental Information

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at-will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position.

The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, contact Jennifer Fife at [e-mail].

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71-10-1, et. Seq.) An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.