Description
Annual Salary Range: $61,193.60 - $115,356.80
First Review of Applications: May 13, 2026
Expected Start Date: July 2026
Two Independent Auditor positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level.
SANDAG Independent Performance Audit Function
On January 1, 2018, a new California Assembly Bill (AB 805) required the creation of the Audit Committee and an Independent Performance Auditor (IPA) position and the Office of the Independent Performance Auditor (OIPA).
Under general administrative direction of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, OIPA has the authority to conduct performance audits of all departments, offices, boards, activities, and programs of the consolidated agency SANDAG. Performance audits are conducted in compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). OIPA also reviews compliance with the agency’s administrative policies, procedures, and local, state and federal regulations including reviews of funding, revenue streams, capital programs, expenditures, enterprise risk management, public bid process, transportation, and other regional planning programs and initiatives that impact the region.
OIPA serves as the Board of Directors’ oversight function that objectively evaluates and recommends improvements to SANDAG operations. OIPA is also the official body of SANDAG to investigate allegations of potential fraud, waste, abuse, and gross mismanagement identified by SANDAG staff or other stakeholders. OIPA prioritizes its efforts through an annual objective risk assessment and by continually monitoring concerns and trends from the Whistleblower Hotline Program.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
- One to three years of increasingly professional auditing experience in the areas of administration, operations, finance, performance or management, preferably for a public agency.
- Possession of a professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, etc., is desirable.
- Familiarity with the standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Government Auditing Standards and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of enterprise and governmental program accounting, including cost and project accounting and methods of financial control and reporting.
- Experience working with a Whistleblower Hotline and assisting with investigations is preferred.
